2nd grade
Which Is Worth More?
Six pairs of coin groups. Kids count both sides and write <, > or = in the circle. More coins is not always more money!
Math worksheet · Money counting and making change
Draw the Coins
Eight amounts from 7¢ to 99¢. Kids draw a set of coins to make each one, using the fewest coins they can.
- Grade level
- Grades 1–2
- Time
- About 15 minutes
- Answer key
- Yes, page 2 of the PDF
- Kids practice
- Coin and bill values, Counting money, Making change, Decimals with money
What kids do
“Draw coins to make the amount. Write P, N, D or Q in each circle. Use as few coins as you can!”
Teacher tip
Let kids lay out real coins first, then draw what they laid out.
How to use it
- Set up a pretend store with the prices from the sheet.
- Write cents and dollars side by side on the board: 75¢ and $0.75.
- Do the first problem together under a document camera, then let kids finish on their own.
Watch for
Writing $5.7 for $5.07. The cents always take two digits.
Talk about it
- Where do people still use coins?
- Which problem was the hardest? What made it hard?
Take it further
Ask kids to count the coins in a jar at home with a grown-up.
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