MONEY MATH
Objective:
This week I decided to focus on teaching second graders the concept of money. The objective of my lesson is to teach students the value of coins and how they can be converted into a dollar.
I would begin the lesson with a five-minute discussion with the students about their knowledge of money. I would ask essential questions such as:
- What is money?
- Why do we need money?
- What do we use the money for?
- Where do we use money?
I will then model and review the value of each coin using these money mats.
Once the students complete the activity of placing the correct coins on the mats, I will then provide the students with an exit ticket activity that will allow me to assess their understanding of the value of each coin.
Next, I will provide the students with value mats of each coin and begin explaining the value of money to the students and how other coins can be used to make quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies.
After reviewing the value of coins, I will place students in groups of two or three and tell them to come up with at least five ways to make a dollar using quarters, dimes, nickels, and pennies while playing the game Fill My Piggy Bank Game. The students will have to talk and turn to agree upon the results and log them on the answer sheets provided.
Reflection:
Is to teach and have my students review the basic concepts and procedures to determine the value of money which is important for children to learn so they know how to use money throughout their lifetime.
I really like that this lesson makes math fun and more real world. I also think the concept of a piggy bank is very relatable to children. This activity is great because it allows students to both recognize the types of coins and to be able to count the money. Great idea!
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