Free Grade 3 mixed coin counting practice sheets

🪙 Topic Summary

Counting mixed coins involves identifying each coin (penny, nickel, dime, quarter) and knowing its value. Pennies are worth 1 cent, nickels are worth 5 cents, dimes are worth 10 cents, and quarters are worth 25 cents. To count a group of mixed coins, it's easiest to start with the coins of highest value (quarters) and then add the value of each coin until you reach the total amount.

For example, if you have 1 quarter, 2 dimes, and 3 pennies, you would first count the quarter as 25 cents. Then, add the value of the two dimes (10 cents each) to get 45 cents. Finally, add the value of the three pennies (1 cent each) to reach a total of 48 cents.

🗂️ Part A: Vocabulary

Match the term with its definition:

✍🏽 Part B: Fill in the Blanks

Complete the sentences using the words provided: cents, value, quarter, dime, nickel.

1. A ________ is worth 25 ________.
2. A ________ is worth 10 cents.
3. The ________ of a nickel is 5 cents.

🤔 Part C: Critical Thinking

You have two quarters, one dime, and two pennies. How many gumballs can you buy from a gumball machine if each gumball costs 12 cents? Explain your answer.