Worked Example 1
Counting Coins
Lily has 2 quarters, 1 dime, and 3 pennies. How much money does she have?
- 1Start with the coins worth the most: 25¢ + 25¢ = 50¢
- 2Add the dime: 50¢ + 10¢ = 60¢
- 3Add the pennies: 60¢ + 3¢ = 63¢
Answer: 63¢
Florida Grade 2 Math · Measurement
MA.2.M.2.2: Money Word Problems
What this Grade 2 benchmark means, worked examples, common mistakes, and a free printable worksheet.
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What Is Benchmark MA.2.M.2.2?
Students solve one-step and two-step word problems with either dollar bills (up to $100) or coins (up to 100¢). Sums are up to 100.
They use the $ symbol for dollars and the ¢ symbol for cents. Decimals like $0.75 are not used in Grade 2. A penny is 1¢, a nickel is 5¢, a dime is 10¢, and a quarter is 25¢.
Official benchmarkSolve one- and two-step addition and subtraction real-world problems involving either dollar bills within $100 or coins within 100¢ using $ and ¢ symbols appropriately.
How it is tested: Grade 2 students take FAST Star Math, Florida's math test for Kindergarten through Grade 2.
Worked Examples
Worked Example 2
Making Change
A toy costs $35. Ana pays with a $50 bill. How much change does she get?
- 1Change is the difference between what she paid and the price.
- 2$50 − $35 = $15
Answer: $15
Common Mistakes to Watch For
Counting coins instead of their value
Wrong:3 dimes and 2 nickels = 5¢
Count by each coin's value: 10, 20, 30, then 35, 40. That is 40¢.
Using the wrong symbol
Wrong:75 cents written as $75
Use ¢ for cents and $ for dollars. 75 cents is 75¢; $75 is seventy-five dollars.
Helpful Math Tip
Play store at home with real coins or play money. Price items under 100¢ or $100, and let your child pay and give change.
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