math · Grade 2
Count Coins and Plan a Purchase
Count coin values and compare a total with a price.
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Learning goals
- Count coin values and compare a total with a price.
Before you begin
Understand the words and representations introduced in the Explore activity.
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Complete practice
Practice previewCount Coins and Plan a Purchase
Practice · Independent · 25 min
Count coin values and compare a total with a price. A complete set with exploration, practice and application. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
1. Explore
Practice previewCount Coins and Plan a Purchase: Explore and Explain
Explore · Independent · 10 min
Count coin values and compare a total with a price. A focused learn activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
2. Practice
Practice previewCount Coins and Plan a Purchase: Practice Independently
Practice · Independent · 10 min
Count coin values and compare a total with a price. A focused practice activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
3. Apply
Practice previewCount Coins and Plan a Purchase: Apply and Create
Apply · Independent · 15 min
Count coin values and compare a total with a price. A focused apply activity. Use the linked unit for the learning sequence and teaching guide.
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Numbered activities, separate answer keys and a teaching guide in one ZIP. The pack uses the focused sequence; the complete practice sheet above is an alternative.
Teaching and response guide
- Begin with: What is the value of one quarter and two nickels?
- Connect the response to: Can 40 cents buy the pencil? How much remains?
- Ask students to apply the idea: Pay 60 cents for both items. What change is needed?
Watch for: Accepting an answer without checking whether it uses the material and satisfies the requested relationship or criteria.
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