Coins Study Guide

Introduction to Coins

Coins are a form of currency used in many countries around the world. They come in different denominations and are used to make purchases, pay for services, and as a form of saving.

Types of Coins

There are several common denominations of coins, including:

1 cent (penny)
5 cents (nickel)
10 cents (dime)
25 cents (quarter)
50 cents (half-dollar)
1 dollar (dollar coin)

Identifying Coins

Each coin has distinct characteristics to help identify them:

Penny: It is a small, copper-colored coin with Abraham Lincoln's portrait on the front.
Nickel: A slightly larger coin with a silver color and features a portrait of Thomas Jefferson.
Dime: The smallest and thinnest coin, it has a silver color and features Franklin D. Roosevelt.
Quarter: Larger than the dime, it has a silver color and features George Washington.
Half-dollar: A larger, silver-colored coin with President John F. Kennedy's portrait.
Dollar coin: Slightly larger than a quarter, it comes in various designs, such as the Sacagawea or Susan B. Anthony dollar.

Value of Coins

Each coin has an assigned value:

Penny: 1 cent
Nickel: 5 cents
Dime: 10 cents
Quarter: 25 cents
Half-dollar: 50 cents
Dollar coin: 1 dollar

Using Coins

Coins are used to make exact change and can be combined to represent different amounts. Understanding their values is important for everyday transactions.

Conclusion

Understanding the different types of coins, their values, and how to identify them is an important skill for managing money and making transactions.

◂Math Worksheets and Study Guides Fourth Grade. Units of Measure

The resources above cover the following skills:

Measurement (NCTM)

Understand measurable attributes of objects and the units, systems, and processes of measurement.

Understand such attributes as length, area, weight, volume, and size of angle and select the appropriate type of unit for measuring each attribute.

Understand the need for measuring with standard units and become familiar with standard units in the customary and metric systems.

Understand that measurements are approximations and how differences in units affect precision.

Apply appropriate techniques, tools, and formulas to determine measurements.

Select and apply appropriate standard units and tools to measure length, area, volume, weight, time, temperature, and the size of angles.