Activity

Coin Counting

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Cash in on a great resource. After watching a video of a coin counter, pupils estimate the number of coins and the amount of money they see. They then use additional given information and systems of equations to find the actual values.

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CCSS: Designed
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Instructional Ideas
  • Bring in a sack of coins to show learners simpler problems
Classroom Considerations
  • Scholars should have experience with systems of equations
  • Pupils must know how to translate real-world situations into algebraic representations
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Pros
  • Video helps make task relevant
Cons
  • No worksheet or handout
Common Core