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Laying Out Coins

You have to put an amount together from coins and bills.
Think about it: which coins or bills add up to exactly that amount?

Example: $6
You can take a 5 and a 1, because 5 + 1 = 6.

Tip: take the big values first, then the small ones.
There is often more than one right answer.

Example

6€ =$5$5$1$1
13€ 20ct =$5$5$5$5$1$1$1$1$1$110¢10¢

For parents

What does this exercise practice?

Represent amounts confidently with coins and bills.

Common pitfalls

Children often forget the cents. Read the amount in two parts: first the dollars, then the cents.

How to practice at home

Lay out small amounts with real play money, for example the price of an ice cream.

Related: Counting Money, Dollars and Cents

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