Counting Coins (Pennies, Nickels, Dimes, Quarters) — Answer Key
Part A: Trace the Words
Trace each word carefully by following the dotted lines.
1. penny
2. nickel
3. dime
4. coin
5. cents
6. value
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. A penny is worth 1 cent.
A penny is the smallest coin, and it is worth exactly 1 cent.
2. A nickel is worth 5 cents.
A nickel is worth 5 cents because it has the same value as 5 pennies.
3. A dime is worth 10 cents.
A dime is worth 10 cents, which is the same as 2 nickels or 10 pennies.
4. A quarter is worth 25 cents.
A quarter is worth 25 cents, which is the same as 5 nickels.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. A nickel is worth 10 cents.
True False
False. A nickel is worth 5 cents, not 10 cents. A dime is the coin worth 10 cents.
2. A penny is the smallest coin value.
True False
True. A penny is worth just 1 cent, which is less than a nickel (5), a dime (10), or a quarter (25).
3. A quarter is worth 25 cents.
True False
True. A quarter is worth 25 cents, and four quarters make one whole dollar.