Worked Example 1
Counting Coins
How much are 3 dimes, 2 nickels, and 4 pennies?
- 1Count the dimes by 10s: 10, 20, 30
- 2Count on the nickels by 5s: 35, 40
- 3Count on the pennies by 1s: 41, 42, 43, 44
Answer: 44¢
Florida Grade 1 Math · Measurement
MA.1.M.2.3: Counting Coins and Dollar Bills
What this Grade 1 benchmark means, worked examples, common mistakes, and a free printable worksheet.
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What Is Benchmark MA.1.M.2.3?
Children find the value of a group of pennies, nickels, and dimes (up to one dollar), or a group of $1, $5, and $10 bills (up to $100). They use the ¢ and $ symbols correctly.
Coins and bills are counted separately in Grade 1, and decimals are not used. Skip counting by 10s, 5s, and 1s makes counting money quick.
Official benchmarkFind the value of combinations of pennies, nickels and dimes up to one dollar, and the value of combinations of one, five and ten dollar bills up to $100. Use the ¢ and $ symbols appropriately.
How it is tested: Grade 1 students take FAST Star Math, Florida's math test for Kindergarten through Grade 2.
Worked Examples
Worked Example 2
Counting Bills
How much are two $10 bills, one $5 bill, and three $1 bills?
- 1Count the $10 bills: 10, 20
- 2Count on the $5 bill: 25
- 3Count on the $1 bills: 26, 27, 28
Answer: $28
Common Mistakes to Watch For
Counting coins instead of their value
Wrong:3 dimes and 2 nickels = 5¢
Count each coin's value: 10, 20, 30, then 35, 40. That is 40¢.
Using the wrong symbol
Wrong:44 cents written as $44
Use ¢ for coins: 44¢. Use $ for dollar bills.
Helpful Math Tip
Start counting with the coin or bill worth the most, then count on. Play store with real coins and play money.
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