Second graders observe and demonstrate how to count the value of assorted coins. They discuss a story from their Math Storybook, and as a class solve a variety of problems using activity sheets. Students then independently complete a...

Learners listen to the book, "Benny's Pennies" and conduct math and language arts lessons to go along with the book. They demonstrate their ability to count pennies, understand proper sequence, and rewrite a story using different...

Students discover the importance of economics through Shel Silverstein's poem Smart. Students are introduced to the concept of earning money and using money to purchase necessary items, after becoming familiar with U.S. money.

Help young mathematicians make cents out of the US currency system with this two-part math lesson. Children first learn the names and values for each type of coin, before learning to count and compare the values of coins using the...

Students practice spending money by completing math word sentences.  In this economics instructional activity, students utilize problem solving strategies to complete word problems written on the board involving making purchases...

Young scholars review the concepts on money. In this consumer math lesson plan, students review the vocabulary and value of each coin. Young scholars are shown coins and identify each one's name and value. Students take an included test...

Young scholars arrange coins based on their value.  In this coins lesson, students trace and record the value of each coin.  Young scholars count up to find the total value of all the coins.

In this money worksheet, students determine amounts of money that are represented by the half dollars that are pictured in 3 examples. They add and subtract in 2 questions using pictures of fifty cent pieces and answer 3 multiple choice...

In this problem solving strategies worksheet, students solve and complete 9 different word problems that include money and measurement. First, they list the sub-problems for each problem, solve the sub-problems and solve the problem....

In this coins worksheet, students count up the total number of dimes, nickels, and pennies in each problem. Students complete 25 problems total.

In this math word problems worksheet, students complete addition, subtraction, and money word problems. Students complete 6 problems total.

Learners calculate how many quarters are in a $1,000 bag (after learning the dollar value of filled coin bags). They explain their problem-solving strategy using pictures, numbers, equations, and/or words.

Students, using their knowledge of place value and number sense, play this counting game in small groups, or as a whole class, to see who be the first person to reach 50 cents.

In this multiplication problem worksheet, students solve 5 different word problems that include money. First, they read each problem and determine how much money they have to spend and how much money each item will cost. Then, students...

Students use various coin denominations to explore the concept of fractions. They demonstrate an understanding of the fractions 1/2 ($.50), 1/4 ($.25), 10ths ($.10) and 20ths ($.05) by using fraction circle pieces to create whole units...

Students review same type (denomination) coin sets, and build same type coin sets equaling fifty cents.

Learners guess the subject of the given problem by reasoning. Then they discuss the ways that the problem could be solved by keeping track of their counting in 10s and showing their work.

Packing for a trip? This activity allows learners to decide how many magazines and protein bars they can buy with twenty dollars. They can organize their work in a chart to track how many items they can purchase. There are two different...

Here is a writing expressions worksheet in which learners write an expression to solve a set of 6 word problems; all problems relate to money.

In this word problem activity, learners solve 2 leveled word problems that are based on environmental issues. They work on problems that are leveled for grades 5 -8 and use concepts associated with money, percents, weight, and large...

In this measuring energy worksheet, students calculate the annual cost to run an appliance for a year. They determine how much energy and money can be saved by replacing light bulbs with fluorescent lights and they read electric meters...

In this word problem worksheet, students solve a variety of word problems using money, division, and time problems. A reference web site is given for additional activities.

In this rounding worksheet, learners solve rounding word problems containing one and two digit numbers about time, money, and more. Students complete 10 problems.

In this division worksheet, students complete division word problems dealing with money, decimals, and more. Students complete 10 multiple choice word problems.