Student Assessment:

Assessment 1: Word Problem Solution (Formative)

Instructions:
Ask students to solve the following word problem and explain their thinking.

Problem:

  • "You have 2 dimes and 3 pennies. How many cents do you have?"

Criteria for Success:

  • Students should correctly identify the total as 23 cents.

  • Explanations should involve counting the value of dimes and pennies (2 dimes = 20¢, 3 pennies = 3¢, so 20¢ + 3¢ = 23¢).

  • Students should use the cent symbol appropriately (¢) in their explanation.

Check for Understanding (Formative Evaluation):

  • After students solve the problem, ask them to explain how they got the answer. Listen for correct use of terminology and reasoning.

  • If students struggle, prompt them by asking questions like, "How much is one dime worth?" or "How do we count the pennies?"

Assessment 2: Money Counting Activity (Group Work)

Instructions:
In small groups, give students a set of base blocks, dollar and penny pictures, and a worksheet with various money combinations. Each group will work together to count the total amount of money represented by different combinations.

Example Combinations:

  1. 1 dollar, 2 dimes, 3 pennies.

  2. 3 dimes, 5 pennies.

  3. 2 dimes, 1 penny.

Criteria for Success:

  • Students should correctly group and count the money in their combinations.

  • They should use the $ and ¢ symbols to represent the total amount (e.g., $1.20 or 50¢).

  • Ensure that they explain how they grouped the dimes and pennies to reach the total.

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