Money Word Problems

Money Word Problems

Course overview

This course helps Grade 2 students work with coins in three connected ways: counting coin values, comparing money amounts, and making change in simple story problems. Students watch short moments, practice with examples, and explain their thinking using money words.

What students will learn

• Name the penny, nickel, dime, and quarter.
• Count a small set of coins to find the total.
• Compare two money amounts and say which is greater.
• Recognize when different coin sets have the same value.
• Solve a simple money word problem by subtracting to make change.

Lessons

• Coin Values and Counting Coins - Learn the value of each coin and how to total a small set.
• Compare Money Amounts - Learn how to compare coin totals and spot equal values.
• Make Change and Solve Money Word Problems - Learn how subtraction helps in store and money story problems.

Parent guide

Use real or play coins, and keep the practice short and hands-on. Ask your child to count, compare, and explain before moving to the next problem. If a story problem feels hard, return to the coin values first.

Completion

A student finishes this course when they can name common coins, compare money amounts, and solve a simple change problem using subtraction.