Solve money word problems
Counting money can make your child feel grown-up. Dimes count by 10s, nickels by 5s, quarters by 25s, and a dollar is 100 cents. Knowing what's in their hand lets your child check a price, count birthday money, or tell if they have enough for a treat. In 4th grade, money becomes a natural bridge to decimals.
In this video, your child will learn to solve money stories with bills and coins.
The lesson stops at each question for your child's answer.
Three problems, each a little harder
Each problem is worked step by step. Your child will solve the last one before Bobby shows how.
Example 1
Sam has 2 dimes and 3 pennies. How much money does he have?
Example 2
Mia has 1 dollar bill, 2 quarters, 1 dime and 1 nickel. How much money does she have?
Your child's turn
Leo has 1 dollar bill, 2 quarters, 2 dimes, 1 nickel and 3 pennies. How much money does he have?
The three key steps
- 1Start with the one worth most
- 2Count on, one at a time
- 3100¢ = $1
Mistakes to listen for
- Counting each coin as one, so 4 mixed coins seem worth 4 cents instead of adding their values.
- Thinking a nickel is worth more than a dime because it is bigger, so 2 nickels seem worth more than 2 dimes.
- Mixing up the money symbols, writing 25$ or $25 for 25 cents, or using both signs on one amount.
The lesson shows every step, so your child sees why it works. Read our parent's guide to solving story problems by counting bills and coins →
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Questions parents ask
Does my child need an account to watch?
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What happens when my child answers a question?
A right answer gets a cheer, and the lesson carries on. If your child isn't sure, they can tap "I don't know yet", and Bobby gives the answer and shows another example. Nothing is scored or stored.
Is this the same lesson that's on YouTube?
Yes. Here, the lesson stops at each question and waits for your child to answer. On YouTube, each question stays on screen for a few seconds, and then the lesson plays on.
Where can I learn more?
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