Counting Coins with Touch Points

Mrs. Anete Sir reviews the values and characteristics of U.S. coins, including quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies. She introduces the concept of touch points to help students count collections of coins efficiently. The video provides practical strategies for counting coins, such as organizing them from highest to lowest value and using different combinations to reach a specific total. Students are encouraged to practice these skills at home using real coins.

Who is featured on the front of a quarter?

• Thomas Jefferson

• Benjamin Franklin

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

How many touch points does a dime have?

• One

• Two

• Four

• Three

What is the value of a nickel?

• 5 cents

• 1 cent

• 10 cents

• 25 cents

Which coin has Thomas Jefferson on it?

• Penny

• Dime

• Quarter

• Nickel

What is the value of a quarter?

• 25 cents

• 1 cent

• 10 cents

• 5 cents

How do you count touch points on coins?

• By tens

• By fives

• By twos

• By ones

What is the total value of two quarters and one dime?

• 60 cents

• 70 cents

• 50 cents

• 80 cents

What is the correct way to add a penny's value when using touch points?

• Add it at the end

• Multiply by five

• Add it at the beginning

• Ignore it

What strategy is recommended for counting a collection of coins?

• Alphabetical order

• From greatest to least value

• Random order

• From least to greatest value

How can you practice counting coins without a printer?

• Using a calculator

• Imagining coins

• Drawing coins on paper

• Using real coins