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Coin-U-lator Worksheets
When used with the Coin-u-lator, this program provides two visual
learning methods: realistic coin graphics and a money calculator with a
LCD screen. The 100 reproducible worksheets were designed to produce
high-quality photocopies making all coins easy to identify and count.
They are especially effective when coin counting is reinforced by
placing realistic coins over the printed coins on the worksheets. An
assorted coin package of 400 coins is available separately.
This program has been called a breakthrough in helping
students learn the process of counting coins. Students who
struggle with basic money concepts can use the money
calculator until the skills are mastered. After conquering
the basics of coin counting using the Coin-u-lator, students
can progress to completing the worksheets independently. The
entire program prepares students for accurately using coins
in everyday "real-life" situations.
Coin-u-lator Worksheets.
The reproducible worksheets are organized into a sturdy,
three-ring binder with five tabbed sections: Penny, Nickel,
Dime, Quarter, and Mixed Coins. They are arranged by level
of difficulty making the program an effective teaching tool
for students with varying money math knowledge. Each section
is arranged by denomination and then divided into three
formats: Coin Practice, Coin Count, and Coin Write.
Coin Practice: Single Denomination.
The first worksheet format uses the Decimal Mode on the
Coin-u-lator. Each problem begins with one coin and
progresses upward adding one coin at a time ($.01, $.02,
$.03). A "helper guide" at the top of each page informs
students of the value of each coin (Penny-Count by 1's;
Nickel-Count by 5's; Dime-Count by 10's; Quarter-Count by
25's). Problems are simplistic by design to help students
learn the values of all coins in conjunction with learning
to use the Coin-u-lator.
Coin Count: Single Denomination.
The second worksheet format uses the Dollar/Cents Mode on
the Coin-u-lator. The problems have random money amounts
which challenge students to pay closer attention to the
exact number of coins to be counted. The "helper guide" has
been removed so that students have to determine the correct
value of the coins.
Coin Write: Single Denomination.
The third worksheet format uses the Decimal Mode on the
Coin-u-lator. In each problem, students determine the total
amount of money by keeping an ongoing subtotal as each coin
is counted. Teachers can assess whether students become
confused with switching values of different coin
denominations or if there is a problem elsewhere in the
counting process. The last coin in each problem has the word
"Total" under it to signal students that the problem is
solved.
Coin Practice, Coin Count, Coin Write: Assorted
Denominations.
The last section of worksheets uses all four coins and gives students
practice in advanced coin counting. When numerous coins are used in a
problem, they are sorted into like rows to reinforce the important
concept of sorting change before counting.
Special Features
There are examples of complete worksheets from every section, as well as
a complete Answer Key and Progress Chart.
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