Money Math

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Money plays a big role in our daily lives, from paying for things to planning for the future. Money is also a great tool for teaching math. Use these activities and games to have fun while teaching academic and financial skills!

 

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Adding Coins and Decimals

Use decimals to add the values of coins. (Grades 4-6)

Coin Combinations

Find different combinations of coins to equal the amount shown. (Grades 6-8)

Coin Cutouts

Printable coins in color and black and white.

Converting Cents to Dollars

Convert values from cents to dollars. (Grades 3-6)

Converting Dollars to Cents

Convert values from dollars to cents. (Grades 2-4)

Equal Coin Clusters

Add the coins in each cluster then match the clusters that have equal value. (Grades 2-4)

Fill the Piggies Game

Players practice adding and subtracting coins as they fill their piggy banks.

Guess the Coins Game

Players use the clues on the cards to guess the number or type of coins.

Making Dollars from Cents

Calculate the number of coins needed to equal the given dollar amount. (Grades 4-6)

Matching Coin Equations

Match the equations to different scenarios that involve coins. (Grades 6-8)

Money Fractions

Practice writing dollars and cents as fractions of a dollar. (Grades 4-6)

More Coins, Please!

Use the equations to find how many more coins are needed. (Grades 4-6)

Mystery Coins

Use the equations to find the value of the mystery coins. (Grades 4-6)

Piggy Bank Cutouts

Various sizes of piggy banks in color and black and white.

Subtracting Coins and Decimals

Use decimals to subtract the values of coins. (Grades 4-6)

Using Coin Equations in Slope-Intercept Form

Use an equation written in slope-intercept form (y=mx+b) to answer questions and solve a coin word problem. (Grades 6-8)

Using Coin Equations in Standard Linear Form

Use an equation written in standard linear form (ax+by=c) to answer questions and solve a coin word problem. (Grades 6-8)

Using Two Coin Equations

Answer questions and solve a coin word problem using a system of equations (two equations solved simultaneously). (Grades 7-9)

 

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