Lesson 4

Button Place Value

Est. Class Sessions: 2

Daily Practice and Problems

Teacher Notes
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Encourage students to use a variety of manipulatives to solve these problems. Have connecting cubes, number lines, dimes, and nickels readily available.

  1. Josh
  2. 4 dimes
  3. Yes; 8 + 4 = 12;
    12 is more than 10.
  4. Richard has 80¢.
    Luis has 40¢.
    Josh has 100¢ or $1.00.
  5. 8 nickels; Possible strategy: 2 nickels for each dime
    2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8 nickels

N. Dimes

Use the data in the table.


  1. Who has the most dimes? _____________________
  2. How many more dimes does Richard have than Luis? _________________

  3. If Richard and Luis combine their dimes, will they have more than Josh? Show or tell how you decided.



  4. How much money does each boy have? Remember to include units.


    Richard ______________ Luis ______________ Josh ______________
  5. Luis changed his dimes for nickels. How many nickels does he have? Show or tell how you decided.