Activity: Counting Coins
Collecting and counting money!
Step 1: Collect all the coins in the house! (I am sure your family won't mind when you say you are learning mathematics.)
Step 2: Sort them into groups (5c in one group, 10c in another, etc)
Step 3: Count how many in each group, then calculate the group value.
Example: You count your 5c coins, and find you have 15 of them.
5c × 15 = 75c
You can use this form:
| Coin | How Many | Value |
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Total Value: |
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Step 4: Add up all the group totals so you know how much money you have!
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Tell everyone what a good job you did ... ... and ask if you can keep the money! |
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Tip: If you make stacks of coins exactly 10 high it is easier to calculate the totals.