Combo Meal

Worksheet Description

This worksheet adds a twist to counting coins by integrating food items with price tags, creating a menu of sorts for students to shop from. Each food item has a price in cents next to it, and students must draw a line connecting the item to the exact amount of coins needed to “purchase” it. The coins are presented in different denominations, including pennies, nickels, dimes, and quarters, laid out on the right side of the page. It’s a practical application of math skills that mimics real-life situations, such as buying food with pocket change.

The goal of this worksheet is to enhance students’ ability to use coins in transactions, teaching them to match exact prices with corresponding coin values. It encourages the development of addition skills as students combine coins to reach the required amounts. This exercise also helps with money recognition and understanding the concept of making purchases within a budget. Moreover, it fosters critical thinking, as students must figure out which coins together meet the price of each item without going over, much like in real-world shopping scenarios.