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Make the Amount: Draw the Coins

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Six amounts between 11 and 99 cents, each with a big box to draw coins in. A coin key at the top shows the quarter, dime, nickel and penny. Children draw circles and write 25, 10, 5 or 1 in each, starting with as many quarters as fit, then dimes, nickels and pennies. Any set of coins that makes the amount is right; the answer key on page 2 shows the way with the fewest coins.

Also try: Compare the Amounts · Adding Money Worksheet · Expanded Form: 2-Digit Numbers

Tips for this money worksheet

  • Use as many quarters as you can without going over, then dimes, nickels and pennies.
  • Draw a circle for each coin and write its value inside.
  • Any coins that make the amount are right; try to use the fewest.

Page 2 of the PDF is the answer key. The addition and subtraction worksheets practise the same sums without coins. When this sheet feels easy, move on to the adding money and money word problems sheets. See all money worksheets.

For teachers and parents

What it practises
Coin names and values, counting coins to a dollar and comparing amounts, adding money, making change and word problems
How to use it
Keep real coins on the table and count biggest value first, saying the running total aloud. Play shop for the change and word problem sheets. Answers on page 2.
Time
About 10–15 minutes

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Printing tips

  • Put real coins on the table next to each sheet.
  • Count by 5s, 10s and 25s out loud before counting coins.
  • Mark with page 2, then redo the wrong ones the next day.

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