The math skill taught is comparing values of two sets of coins by adding up the value of each set and then choosing the appropriate comparison symbol (less than, greater than, or equal to) to indicate which set is worth more.
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Coin math compare values of sets of coins
Test your understanding of coin math compare value of coins by practicing it! Work through the below exercises to use it in practice.
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Let's compare which set of coins is worth more, and select the right less than, greater than, or equals sign
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First we need to add the coins to find the total. On the left we have 25, 10, and 5 cents, for a total of 40 cents.
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On the right, we have 3 dimes, each worth 10, and a nickel, worth 5, for a total of 35 cents.
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Our sets of coins are worth 40 and 35 cents. We need to pick the sign for less than, greater than, or equal.
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Remember that the alligator always eats the larger pile, so the alligator opens its mouth left, which is greater than. The value of the first set is greater than the second set