Mathematics
Grade 5
15 min
Coin names - pennies, nickels, and dimes
Coin names - pennies, nickels, and dimes
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Introduction & Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Accurately identify a penny, a nickel, and a dime.
State the monetary value of a penny, a nickel, and a dime in cents.
Express the monetary value of a penny, a nickel, and a dime using decimal notation (dollars).
Compare the values of pennies, nickels, and dimes.
Calculate the total value of a small collection of pennies, nickels, and dimes.
Describe key physical characteristics that distinguish each coin.
Imagine you find some coins on the sidewalk! 💰 How do you know which one is worth the most or the least? Let's learn to identify them!
In this lesson, you'll become an expert at recognizing and knowing the value of three common U.S. coins: pennies, nickels, and dimes. Understanding these coins is a fundamental skill for managing money and ma...
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Key Concepts & Vocabulary
TermDefinitionExample
PennyA U.S. coin with the lowest value, typically copper-colored, featuring Abraham Lincoln on the front.If you have one penny, you have 1 cent.
NickelA U.S. coin with a value of five cents, silver-colored, and larger than a dime, featuring Thomas Jefferson on the front.A nickel is worth the same as five pennies.
DimeA U.S. coin with a value of ten cents, silver-colored, and the smallest in size among U.S. coins, featuring Franklin D. Roosevelt on the front.Two dimes have a total value of 20 cents.
CentThe basic unit of U.S. currency, where 100 cents equals one dollar. It is often represented by the symbol '¢'.A penny is worth 1 cent (1¢).
ValueThe worth or amount of money that something is equal to.The value of a nickel is 5 cents.
Decimal NotationA way to...
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Core Formulas
Penny Value Rule
1 \text{ Penny} = 1 \text{ cent} = \$0.01
This rule states the value of a single penny in both cents and dollars. Remember, pennies are typically copper-colored.
Nickel Value Rule
1 \text{ Nickel} = 5 \text{ cents} = \$0.05
This rule states the value of a single nickel. Nickels are silver-colored and larger than dimes.
Dime Value Rule
1 \text{ Dime} = 10 \text{ cents} = \$0.10
This rule states the value of a single dime. Dimes are silver-colored and the smallest in size.
Total Coin Value Rule
\text{Total Value} = \sum (\text{Value of each coin})
To find the total value of a group of coins, add the individual values of all the coins together.
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Challenging
A collection of 10 coins, made up of only dimes and nickels, has a total value of $0.85. How many dimes are in the collection?
A.5 dimes
B.6 dimes
C.7 dimes
D.8 dimes
Challenging
Collection A has 6 dimes. Collection B has 13 nickels. What is the difference in their values, and what single coin is equal to that difference?
A.The difference is 10 cents, which is a dime.
B.The difference is 1 cent, which is a penny.
C.There is no difference in their value.
D.The difference is 5 cents, which is a nickel.
Challenging
In a piggy bank, the ratio of pennies to nickels to dimes is 5:2:3. If there are 12 dimes in the bank, what is the total value of all the coins in the bank?
A.$1.80
B.$2.60
C.$3.20
D.$4.00
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