Counting Money Made Simple for All Learners

What is the first step in teaching children to count money?

• Teach them the value of each coin.

• Buy plastic coins for practice.

• Start with paper money.

• Teach them arithmetic.

How many dots should be placed on a quarter to represent its value?

• One dot

• Ten dots

• Five dots

• Two dots

What mnemonic device is used to help children identify a dime?

• It's the smallest and needs 'mom and dad'.

• It looks like someone's house.

• It's the largest and has an eagle.

• It has a torch because it's dangerous.

What unique feature helps children identify a nickel?

• It's the biggest coin.

• It has a torch.

• It's the smallest coin.

• It looks like someone's house.

How can children differentiate between coins when they see the back side?

• By the number of dots.

• By the color.

• By the size.

• By mnemonic devices related to the coin's design.

How is a penny uniquely identified among other coins?

• By the number of dots.

• By its size.

• By its color.

• By the eagle on the back.

What is the method used to count mixed coins?

• Counting by tens.

• Using a calculator.

• Grouping coins by type.

• Skip counting by fives and then by ones for pennies.

What strategy is suggested for children who struggle with transitioning from counting by fives to counting by ones?

• Skipping the pennies.

• Using a calculator.

• Writing down the number before adding ones.

• Counting all coins as fives.

What should children do when they count up to 100 cents?

• Write down '1' for 100.

• Exchange coins for a dollar bill.

• Stop counting.

• Start over from one.

What is the purpose of putting a dot like a stop sign when counting to a dollar and beyond?

• To mark the end of counting.

• To separate groups of coins.

• To signify a dollar has been reached.

• To indicate a pause in counting.