Dessert Dollars

Worksheet Description

This worksheet presents various dessert items with their prices listed, and students are tasked with determining the combination of coins needed to purchase each one. The coins are represented by their values, such as 5¢ for a nickel and 10¢ for a dime, and students must use the correct combination of these values to equal the total cost of each dessert. The worksheet features blank squares where students can write down the number of each type of coin they need to make up the total price.

The worksheet is designed to teach students about the value of different coins and how to use them in practical situations. It encourages problem-solving as students must figure out which coins to combine to reach the total price without going over. The activity also enhances arithmetic skills since students add multiple values together. Additionally, the worksheet introduces basic financial literacy concepts by associating money with real-world transactions.