Measuring to the Nearest 1/4 Inch (Quarter Inch) | How to Use a Ruler | Math with Mr. J
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Summary
How to count money and make change -- adding up coins and bills and figuring change. Mr. J uses clear, real examples.
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Discussion questions
Counting money means adding up coin and bill values; making change counts up to the amount paid.
- What is each coin worth?
- How do you count up to make change?
- How can you write a money amount with a dollar sign and decimal?
Quick work-a-long
Words to know: dollar, cent, coin, change
- Count 3 quarters, 2 dimes, and 4 pennies.
- Find the change from $1.00 after spending 65 cents.