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Flip a Coin

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Young scholars are introduced to the concept of probability. In groups, they make a prediction about how many times a coin might show heads or tails when flipped. They carry out the experiment and record their results to compare it to...
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Money Madness

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders review coins and their values. For this coin recognition lesson, 2nd graders review the coin values as they read 'Smart' by Shel Silverstein. Students use class computer demonstrations to identify the coin's names, worth,...
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What are Quarters Made of?

For Teachers 6th - 8th
Students study the meaning, symbolism, and value of U.S. coins, especially the quarter. They l research why in 1965 the U.S. Mint decided to change the metal composition of the quarter to copper coated with zinc. In addition, they...
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Matching Pairs

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners take turns matching the appropriate shapes (listing coin values) to those with numerical values listed on them. When students are successful, they win a blank shape for their collection.
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Math Challenge: Coins

For Students 1st - 2nd
For this counting coins worksheet, students identify the coins and count the total. Students identify quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies to complete the 6 problems.
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Problem Solving: Write an Expression

For Students 4th - 6th
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.
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Vending Machine

For Students 9th - 12th
Let the resource quench your thirst for knowledge, like a vending machine that dispenses drinks. Future computer scientists develop an algorithm to identify the fewest number of coins that a vending machine could use in creating change....
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Deena's Lucky Penny

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Students discover the coin denominations of U.S. Currency.  In this money lesson, students read the book Deena's Lucky Penny, then complete a coin matching activity using the Internet.  Students also read Shel Silverstein's...
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Susan's Choice

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd Standards
Young economists explore opportunity cost by counting how much money Susan has in her piggy bank. From here, they are challenged to help Susan make a choice about what she can buy with her money. 
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Compare Money Amounts

For Students 2nd - 4th
In this comparing money amounts practice worksheet, learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve 6 story problems that require them to compare money amounts.
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Illustrating Equations Worksheet

For Students 7th - 10th
Represent 10 algebraic equations using algebra tiles using this hands-on activity sheet.  Your class will solve 10 algebraic equations using the algebra tiles.
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Math: Making Money

For Teachers 2nd
The concept of counting money is reinforced for 2nd graders through visual representations in this slide show. This interactive presentation includes slides that ask for a specific money amount, students then must click on how many coins...
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Money Lessons That Cash In

For Teachers 1st - 3rd
Every child is fascinated by money. Teachers can use money lessons that expand on this inherent interest.
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Stamping Coins

For Teachers K - 2nd
Learners demonstrate that they can use a variety of coin combinations to make a single amount. They study all the ways to make 50 cents using coins using different coins.
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Allowance Problem

For Students 6th - 8th
In this word problem worksheet, students solve 1 short answer word problem. Students determine the least number of coins needed to give seven people a dollar allowance.
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My Test Book: Money

For Students 1st - 3rd
In this online interactive math skills learning exercise, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count coins. Students may submit their answers to be scored.
Interactive
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My Test Book: Money Problems

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, students solve 10 multiple choice math problems that regarding money. Students may view the correct answers.
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Making Cents

For Teachers K - 2nd
Students play a game in which they create monetary amounts using different coin combinations.
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Independent Practice 2: Simple Probability

For Students 7th - 8th
In this simple probability learning exercise, students find the probability of given situations. They determine the likelihood of a given event. This one-page learning exercise contains 15 problems.
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Making Amounts with Money

For Teachers 2nd
Second graders discuss how to make correct change. In this lesson on money, 2nd graders practice making an amount using the correct number of coins.
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How Much More?

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this counting coins activity, students color the coins that match the given money amount for each child. Students then color the coins each child will use, but color the fewest number of coins possible.
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Practicing With Money

For Students 2nd - 3rd
In this coins worksheet, students draw the coins needed to create an amount of money less than $1. Students draw the appropriate coins for 6 problems.
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Word Problem Practice

For Teachers 2nd - 3rd
In this word problem worksheet, students complete a set of 6 word problems that use various concepts. A reference web site is included for additional activities.
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My Test Book: Counting Coins

For Students 1st - 2nd
In this online interactive math skills worksheet, learners solve 10 multiple choice math problems that require them to count coins. Students may view the correct answers.

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