Activity 7: Race to a Dollar
Relevant Content and Objective:
The student will identify the number of pennies equivalent to a nickel, a dime, and a quarter; and
determine the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and dimes whose total value is 100 cents or less (SOL Objective 1.7a and b)
The student will group a collection of up to 100 objects into tens and ones and write the corresponding numeral to develop an understanding of place value. (SOL Objective 1.1a)
The student will count forward by ones, twos, fives, and tens to 100 by ones from 30 (SOL Objective 1.2)
The student will identify the number of pennies equivalent to a nickel, a dime, and a quarter; and
determine the value of a collection of pennies, nickels, and dimes whose total value is 100 cents or less (SOL Objective 1.7a and b)
The student will group a collection of up to 100 objects into tens and ones and write the corresponding numeral to develop an understanding of place value. (SOL Objective 1.1a)
The student will count forward by ones, twos, fives, and tens to 100 by ones from 30 (SOL Objective 1.2)
Materials:
Sorting Mat/Recording Sheet
Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, Dollar Bills
Die
Instructions:
This is an excellent group and/or partner activity.
1. Each group collects one die, one dollar bill, and a coin bag containing a collection of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters whose value is 100 cents.
2. Each group places its bag of coins in the center of the playing area.
3. Players take turns rolling the die and collecting the number of pennies shown on the die. The collected coins must be appropriately sorted on the mat/recording sheet.
4. After each turn, the player must state the total amount of money that he/she has and the coins used to create the total.
5. When a player is able to exchange a set of coins for a coin of greater value (e.g. two nickels for a dime), he/she must do so.
6. Play continues until a player has 4 quarters and exchanges them for the dollar bill.
Ideas for Differentiation:
Combine groups of students who can assist each other while playing. Students who need additional assistance may also refer to the coin value cue cards. Students who need an additional challenge may play to a greater value (e.g. $1.50 or $2.00).
Students who struggle with the larger coin values/collections could play "Race To A Quarter" or "Race To A Dime" (the recording sheets are available at the link below).
Formative Assessment:
Teachers may ask students to record the coins and their summed values on the recording sheet. Teachers may also record anecdotal data regarding each student's ability to relate coins with their respective values.
Resources:
Recording Mat
Coin Value Cue Card
Station Directions
References:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4rcgk-kftkwODNjNDg4OGUtOTgxNi00MzljLTgwN2EtNmVmM2E1NjNiOGI0/edit?pli=1
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/solsearch/sol/math/1/mess_1-7.pdf
Sorting Mat/Recording Sheet
Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters, Dollar Bills
Die
Instructions:
This is an excellent group and/or partner activity.
1. Each group collects one die, one dollar bill, and a coin bag containing a collection of pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters whose value is 100 cents.
2. Each group places its bag of coins in the center of the playing area.
3. Players take turns rolling the die and collecting the number of pennies shown on the die. The collected coins must be appropriately sorted on the mat/recording sheet.
4. After each turn, the player must state the total amount of money that he/she has and the coins used to create the total.
5. When a player is able to exchange a set of coins for a coin of greater value (e.g. two nickels for a dime), he/she must do so.
6. Play continues until a player has 4 quarters and exchanges them for the dollar bill.
Ideas for Differentiation:
Combine groups of students who can assist each other while playing. Students who need additional assistance may also refer to the coin value cue cards. Students who need an additional challenge may play to a greater value (e.g. $1.50 or $2.00).
Students who struggle with the larger coin values/collections could play "Race To A Quarter" or "Race To A Dime" (the recording sheets are available at the link below).
Formative Assessment:
Teachers may ask students to record the coins and their summed values on the recording sheet. Teachers may also record anecdotal data regarding each student's ability to relate coins with their respective values.
Resources:
Recording Mat
Coin Value Cue Card
Station Directions
References:
https://docs.google.com/file/d/0B4rcgk-kftkwODNjNDg4OGUtOTgxNi00MzljLTgwN2EtNmVmM2E1NjNiOGI0/edit?pli=1
http://www.doe.virginia.gov/testing/solsearch/sol/math/1/mess_1-7.pdf