Grade 2
  1. Number Sense and Operations  1.1. Counting and Number Sequences  1.1.1. Counting up to 100  1.1.2. Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.1.3. Counting Backward from 20  1.1.4. Odd and even numbers in counting sequences  1.2. Place Value  1.2.1. Understanding ones and tens  1.2.2. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  1.2.3. Identifying the Value of Each Digit in a Number  1.2.4. Building numbers using tens and ones  1.3. Addition and Subtraction  1.3.1. Basic addition up to 20  1.3.2. Basic subtraction up to 20  1.3.3. Addition with Regrouping  1.3.4. Subtraction with Borrowing  1.3.5. Solving word problems involving addition and subtraction  1.3.6. Addition and Subtraction with Multiples of 10  1.4. Odd and Even Numbers  1.4.1. Identifying Odd and Even Numbers  1.4.2. Understanding patterns in odd and even numbers  1.4.3. Simple operations with odd and even numbers
  2. Fractions and Decimals  2.1. Introduction to Fractions  2.1.1. Understanding halves and quarters  2.1.2. Representing fractions visually  2.1.3. Simple Fraction Comparisons  2.1.4. Writing Simple Fractions  2.1.5. Fractions as part of a whole  2.2. Fraction Equivalency  2.2.1. Understanding Equal Parts  2.2.2. Identifying Equivalent Fractions
  3. Measurement and Data  3.1. Length Measurement  3.1.1. Measuring objects using rulers  3.1.2. Comparing lengths  3.1.3. Estimating lengths  3.1.4. Understanding units of measurement (centimeters and inches)  3.1.5. Relating Length Measurements to Real-World Objects  3.2. Weight and Mass Measurement  3.2.1. Comparing Weights of Objects  3.2.2. Estimating weight in grams and kilograms  3.2.3. Using balance scales for comparison  3.3. Volume and Capacity Measurement  3.3.1. Understanding capacity with cups and liters  3.3.2. Comparing capacities of containers  3.3.3. Introduction to Milliliters  3.4. Time  3.4.1. Reading analog and digital clocks  3.4.2. Understanding hours and minutes  3.4.3. Calculating elapsed time in hours  3.4.4. Days of the week and months of the year  3.4.5. Understanding AM and PM  3.5. Money  3.5.1. Recognizing coins and bills  3.5.2. Counting money up to $1  3.5.3. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money  3.5.4. Making Change for a Dollar
  4. Geometry and Spatial Reasoning  4.1. Shapes and Their Attributes  4.1.1. Identifying basic shapes (circle, triangle, square, rectangle)  4.1.2. Understanding sides and corners  4.1.3. Distinguishing between 2D and 3D shapes  4.1.4. Recognizing 3D Shapes (Cube, Sphere, Cone, Cylinder)  4.1.5. Composing and Decomposing Shapes  4.2. Symmetry  4.2.1. Understanding Lines of Symmetry  4.2.2. Drawing Symmetrical Shapes  4.2.3. Identifying Symmetrical Objects in the Environment  4.3. Patterns and Spatial Awareness  4.3.1. Recognizing and Creating Patterns  4.3.2. Extending Patterns  4.3.3. Understanding positions (left, right, above, below)  4.3.4. Using a grid to locate objects
  5. Data Handling and Probability  5.1. Collecting and Organizing Data  5.1.1. Using tally marks  5.1.2. Reading Bar Graphs  5.1.3. Simple Pictographs  5.1.4. Creating Bar Graphs from Given Data  5.2. Interpreting Data  5.2.1. Answering questions based on data  5.2.3. Identifying Most and Least in Data Sets  5.3. Introduction to Probability  5.3.1. Understanding likely and unlikely events

Grade 2 → Measurement and Data → Money ↓


Recognizing coins and bills


Understanding and identifying coins and notes is a basic math skill that is essential for everyday life. In Grade 2, students are introduced to the concept of money and taught to identify and count coins and notes. This knowledge forms the basis for more advanced financial literacy topics in the future.

Coins

Coins are small, round pieces of metal used as money. Let's learn about some common coins:

Money

1¢

The value of a penny is 1 cent or $0.01. It is the lowest value coin in the United States. Pennies are made of copper and are brown in color. You can often see an image of Abraham Lincoln on one side of a penny.

Out

5¢

The value of a nickel is 5 cents or $0.05. Nickels are larger than pennies and are silver in color. On one side of the nickel, the third president of the United States, Thomas Jefferson, can be seen.

Money

10¢

The dime is worth 10 cents or $0.10. Dimes are smaller and thinner than both pennies and nickels, but still have a higher value. They are also silver in color. The dime bears an image of Franklin D. Roosevelt.

Quarterly

25¢

The value of the quarter is 25 cents or $0.25. It is larger than the penny, nickel, and dime. Quarters are also silver in color and often feature an image of George Washington on one side.

Bills

Notes, also known as paper currency, represent money of larger denominations than coins. Let's take a look at some common notes:

One dollar bill

$1

The value of a one dollar bill is <$1.00>. It is the smallest denomination of paper currency in the United States. The portrait of George Washington, the first president of the United States, is on the one dollar bill.

Five dollar bill

$5

The five dollar bill is worth <$5.00>. This bill features a portrait of Abraham Lincoln, the sixteenth president of the United States.

Ten dollar bill

$10

The ten dollar bill is worth <$10.00>. It features a portrait of Alexander Hamilton, the first Treasury Secretary.

Twenty dollar bill

$20

The twenty dollar bill is worth <$20.00>. This bill features a portrait of Andrew Jackson, the seventh president of the United States.

Counting money

Now that we know the different types of coins and notes, let's practice counting money. Here are some examples and tips to help you count coins and notes.

Counting coins

To count coins, identify each type of coin and its value. Then add the values together.

Example

Imagine you have the following coins: 3 pennies, 2 nickels, and 1 dime.

First, count the money:

3 pennies = 3 x 1¢ = 3¢

Now, count the nickels:

2 nickels = 2 x 5¢ = 10¢

Count ten paise:

1 dime = 10¢

Now add these together:

3¢ + 10¢ + 10¢ = 23¢

So, the total amount is 23 cents.

Counting bills

Counting notes is easy because their value is big and the price is clearly visible.

Example

Imagine that you have the following notes: 2 one dollar notes, 1 five dollar note, and 1 ten dollar note.

First, count the one dollar bills:

2 x $1 = $2

Count a five dollar bill:

1 x $5 = $5

Count a ten dollar bill:

1 x $10 = $10

Now add these together:

$2 + $5 + $10 = $17

So, the total amount is <$17.00>.

Mixed calculations

Often, you will face situations where you have to count both coins and notes together.

Example

Imagine you have 4 quarters, 1 one dollar bill, and 1 five dollar bill.

First, count the quarters:

4 quarters = 4 x 25¢ = 100¢

Since 100 cents is equal to one dollar, you can convert this into $1.00.

Now count the one dollar bills:

1 x $1 = $1

Count a five dollar bill:

1 x $5 = $5

Add it all together:

$1 (from quarters) + $1 (one dollar bill) + $5 = $7

So, the total amount is <$7.00>.

Practical tips

Here are some tips to help you identify and count money:

  • Practice regularly using real coins and notes.
  • Grouping coins together can make it easier to connect them.
  • Start with the largest coin or note to make adding easier.
  • When paying, count your money twice to be sure of the amount.

Conclusion

Recognizing coins and notes is an essential skill for Grade 2 students, providing a foundation for handling money effectively. It is important to practice regularly with real or fake money to become familiar with counting and adding different denominations. Engaging in practice, such as counting change or playing shop, can support this learning process. Whether buying something from the store or saving for a special purchase, understanding how to handle money is a valuable life skill.


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