Writing the Cent Symbol
T.I.P.S.
The student must be able to write the value of a coin using a cent (¢) symbol. They must be able to describe the value of coins and reason to solve money transactions problems.
Example
You have 23¢ to buy something from the school store. Write a story about using coins to buy something from the school store for 23¢. Draw and label the value of the coins you used and explain how your counted your coins.
Hint
Possible Solutions
Digital Tools
Click on the following links for interactive games.Resources
Click on the following links for more information.
Money Instructor
Money as You Grow
Federal Reserve System’s Resources for Educators
In the Classroom Materials
Teacher Online Resource Center
Money Smart Train-the-Trainer Videos Understanding Taxes for Teachers
TEKS
1.4 Number and operations. The student applies mathematical process standards to identify coins, their values, and the relationships among them in order to recognize the need for monetary transactions. The student is expected to:(B) write a number with the cent symbol to describe the value of a coin