The learner determines the total value of a collection of identical coins by identifying the denomination and counting in equal increments: ones for pennies, fives for nickels, tens for dimes, and twenty-fives for quarters. This connects skip-counting, repeated addition, and equal groups while distinguishing the number of coins from their value; collections are represented in cents, with totals within one dollar, without mixed denominations or more advanced decimal operations.
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Detailed Explanation: Count collections of identical coins
To find the value of identical coins:
- Count how many coins there are.
- Identify the coin’s value.
- Count by that value for each coin.
- Write the total in cents.
Example: 6 nickels
A nickel is worth cents. Count by fives six times:
So, nickels are worth:
Remember: is the number of coins, but cents is their total value.
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