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In this coin math activity, learners sort and stack 100 (one hundred) pennies into piles of 5 pennies each, 10 pennies each, and 20 pennies each. Learners count and measure the stacks and record the data in a chart. Based on their observations, learners hypothesize the height of larger quantities of pennies including 100 and then build such stacks to test their hypotheses. This activity would be a good choice for the 100th (one hundredth) day of school.
- Under 5 minutes
- 10 to 30 minutes
- 1 cent - $1 per group of students
- Ages 6 - 11
- Activity
- English
Quick Guide
Materials List (per group of students)
- 100 pennies
- Ruler
- Pen or pencil
- Printout of activity
Subjects
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Mathematics
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Data Analysis and Probability
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
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Measurement
- Units of Measurement
- Size and Scale
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Number and Operations
- Multiples and Factors
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Data Analysis and Probability
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The Nature of Science
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The Scientific Process
- Conducting Investigations
- Gathering Data
- Communicating Results
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The Scientific Process
Informal Categories
- Financial Literacy
Audience
To use this activity, learners need to:
- see
- read
- touch
Learning styles supported:
- Involves hands-on or lab activities
Other
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Access Rights:
- Free access
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Rights:
- All rights reserved, The Regents of the University of California, 2007