Counting Coins Worksheet
A second grade counting coins sheet with quarters, dimes, nickels and pennies. Every total is under one dollar and is written in cents. Part A has 6 groups already in order from biggest to smallest; Part B has 6 mixed-up groups. Each coin is a circle labeled with its value, and the answer key is on page 2.
- Grade
- Grade 2
- Problems
- 12
- Time
- About 10 minutes
- Standard
- 2.MD.C.8
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Part A: Count the coins Coins are in order from biggest value to smallest.
- Total: 76¢
- Total: 90¢
- Total: 46¢
- Total: 72¢
- Total: 41¢
- Total: 65¢
Part B: Count the mixed-up coins Start with the quarters, then dimes, nickels and pennies.
- Total: 77¢
- Total: 41¢
- Total: 91¢
- Total: 38¢
- Total: 13¢
- Total: 35¢
Tips for teachers and parents
- Start with the quarters: 25, 50, 75. Knowing those three numbers by heart makes the rest much easier.
- Then count on by 10s for dimes, 5s for nickels and 1s for pennies. For 1 quarter, 2 dimes and 1 penny say "25, 35, 45, 46."
- Counting on from 25 or 35 by 10s is harder than from 0. Practice "25, 35, 45, 55" out loud a few times.
- Let students circle or tick each coin as they count it.
Common mistakes
- Counting a quarter as 20 or as 5. Remind students that a quarter is worth 25 cents, the most of these coins.
- Losing track in the mixed-up groups. Encourage students to find and count all the quarters first, then the dimes, and so on.
What to practice next
Students who count coins quickly can move on to counting dollars and coins together.
Frequently asked questions
Does every problem have a quarter?
Most of them do. A few use only dimes, nickels and pennies for review.
Are the coins real pictures?
No. Each coin is a simple circle labeled with its value. Practice with real coins too, so students learn to recognize them.
Is there an answer key?
Yes, page 2 has every total.