Nickel Knowledge Navigator

Worksheet Description

This worksheet features a series of exercises centered around the nickel, with images of the front and back of a nickel provided for reference. Students are instructed to count the number of nickels in each row and then calculate the total value in cents. The worksheet is structured to progressively increase in difficulty with more nickels to count in successive rows, and there is a space provided for students to write their answers.

This worksheet aims to educate students on identifying and counting nickels, as well as understanding their value. By repetitively counting nickels and writing down their total value, students reinforce their knowledge of the coin’s worth as five cents. The task promotes arithmetic skills, particularly addition, as students must add multiples of five to determine the total amount. Moreover, it serves to bolster their practical money management skills, a foundational aspect of financial literacy.