Rodriguez_Pre-assessment_Math

Which coin is worth 25 cents?

• Penny

• Nickel

• Dime

• Quarter

Answer explanation

Great job! A quarter is worth 25 cents. Think of the word “quarter” like “quarter of a dollar”

four quarters make one dollar.

If you have 2 nickels and 3 pennies, how much money do you have?

• 13 cents

• 17 cents

• 23 cents

• 10 cents

Answer explanation

Correct! 2 nickels (2 x 5¢ = 10¢) + 3 pennies (3 x 1¢ = 3¢) = 13¢.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

You want to buy a snack that costs 65 cents. Which group of coins could you use?

• 1 quarter, 3 dimes, 2 pennies

• 2 quarters, 1 dime, 1 nickel

• 6 dimes, 1 nickel

• 3 quarters

Answer explanation

Yes! 50¢ (2 quarters) + 10¢ (1 dime) + 5¢ (1 nickel) = 65¢.

How many pennies make one dime?

• 5

• 10

• 25

• 100

Answer explanation

Correct! One dime = 10 cents

which equals 10 pennies because pennies are worth 1 cent.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.1

You want to buy a toy for 85 cents. Which of these coin groups would work?

• 3 quarters, 1 dime, 5 nickel

• 2 quarters, 3 dimes, 1 nickel

• 1 dollar, 3 dimes, 1 nickel

• None

Answer explanation

Great! Let’s add it up: 75¢ (3 quarters) + 10¢ (1 dime) = 85¢. No need to even use the nickels!

You can make one dollar using four quarters.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

That’s right! 4 quarters = $1.

That is because 1 quarter is 25cents if we multiply they 25cents by four it gives us 100 cents and it is the same value as $1

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

You can make 50 cents using two quarters.

• True

• False

Answer explanation

Correct! 2 x 25¢ = 50¢. Fast and easy!

If you have 3 dimes, 1 nickel, and a $5 bill, what is the total amount?

• $6.31

• $5.35

• $5.31

• $5.15

Answer explanation

Great job! $5 + 30¢ (3 dimes) + 5¢ (1 nickel) = $5.35.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2

When counting a collection of coins and bills, why is it helpful to start with the largest value first?

• It takes more time to count

• It makes the coins look prettier

• It helps prevent counting errors and is more efficient

• The bank requires you to count this way

Answer explanation

It's smart to count the biggest coins or bills first. That way, you get close to the total fast and don't make as many mistakes!

You have 1 quarter, 2 dimes, and 3 pennies. Which of these amounts is correct?

• 45 cents

• 48 cents

• 56 cents

• 53 cents

Answer explanation

Yay! 25¢ (quarter) + 20¢ (2 dimes) + 3¢ (3 pennies) = 48¢.

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CCSS.4.MD.A.2