ALEX Classroom Resources

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (2) 24 :

24. Solve problems with money.

a. Identify nickels and quarters by name and value.

b. Find the value of a collection of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.

c. Solve word problems by adding and subtracting within one dollar, using the $ and ¢ symbols appropriately (not including decimal notation).

Example: 24¢ + 26¢ = 50¢

In this activity from The Electric Company, students will review the names of standard US coins and the value associated with each coin. Included are simple teacher-led activities for students.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [MA2019] (2) 24 :

24. Solve problems with money.

a. Identify nickels and quarters by name and value.

b. Find the value of a collection of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.

c. Solve word problems by adding and subtracting within one dollar, using the $ and ¢ symbols appropriately (not including decimal notation).

Example: 24¢ + 26¢ = 50¢

In this activity from The Electric Company, students will review the value associated with each standard US coin, add coins, and solve word problems involving coins. Included are simple teacher-led activities and hands-on exercises for students.

   View Standards     Standard(s): [SS2010] LWT1 (1) 10 :

10 ) Describe the role of money in everyday life.

•  Categorizing purchases families make as needs or wants

•  Explaining the concepts of saving and borrowing

•  Identifying differences between buyers and sellers

•  Classifying specialized jobs of workers with regard to the production of goods and services

•  Using vocabulary associated with the function of money, including barter, trade, spend, and save

[MA2019] (2) 24 :

24. Solve problems with money.

a. Identify nickels and quarters by name and value.

b. Find the value of a collection of quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.

c. Solve word problems by adding and subtracting within one dollar, using the $ and ¢ symbols appropriately (not including decimal notation).

Example: 24¢ + 26¢ = 50¢

In this video from PBSLearningMedia, Blossom and Snappy learn about money and banking. The puppets want to buy something for Robbie for her birthday, so they decide to do some chores to earn money. Once they've earned some money, they go to the bank to open up bank accounts.