Fewest Number of Coins

Videos and solutions to help Grade 2 students learn how to use the fewest number of coins to make a given value.

Common Core Standards: 2.NBT.5, 2.MD.8, 2.NBT.2, 2.NBT.6

New York State Common Core Math Grade 2, Module 7, Lesson 10

Grade 2, Module 7, Lesson 10 Worksheets

Topic B: Problem Solving with Coins and Bills

NYS Math Grade 2 Module 7 Lesson 10
Lesson 10 Homework

1. Tara showed 30 cents two ways. Circle the way that uses the fewest coins. What coins from (a) were changed for one coin in (b)?
2. Show 40¢ two ways. Use the fewest possible coins on the right below.
3. Show 55¢ two ways. Use the fewest possible coins on the right below.
4. Show 66¢ two ways. Use the fewest possible coins on the right below.
5. Show 80¢ two ways. Use the fewest possible coins on the right below.
6. Show $1 two ways. Use the fewest possible coins on the right below.
7. Tara made a mistake when asked for two ways to show 91¢. Circle her mistake, and explain what she did wrong.

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