Grade 1
  1. Numbers and Counting  1.1. Counting to 10  1.2. Counting to 20  1.3. Counting to 50  1.4. Counting to 100  1.5. Writing Numbers 1 to 10  1.6. Writing Numbers 1 to 20  1.7. Writing Numbers 1 to 50  1.8. Writing Numbers 1 to 100  1.9. Reading Numbers 1 to 10  1.10. Reading Numbers 1 to 20  1.11. Reading Numbers 1 to 50  1.12. Reading Numbers 1 to 100  1.13. Comparing Numbers  1.14. Ordering Numbers  1.15. Odd and Even Numbers  1.16. Number Patterns  1.17. Skip Counting by 2s, 5s, and 10s  1.18. Understanding Zero
  2. Basic Addition and Subtraction  2.1. Understanding Addition  2.2. Addition Facts within 10  2.3. Addition Facts within 20  2.4. Adding Zero  2.5. Adding One More  2.6. Adding Two More  2.7. Adding Three More  2.8. Adding Using Pictures  2.9. Addition Word Problems  2.10. Understanding Subtraction  2.11. Subtraction Facts within 10  2.12. Subtraction Facts within 20  2.13. Subtracting Zero  2.14. Subtracting One  2.15. Subtracting Two  2.16. Subtraction Using Pictures  2.17. Subtraction Word Problems  2.18. Introduction to Doubles Facts  2.19. Introduction to Making 10
  3. Place Value and Number Sense  3.1. Understanding Tens and Ones  3.2. Counting by Tens  3.3. Place Value within 20  3.4. Place Value within 50  3.5. Place Value within 100  3.6. Reading and Writing Two-Digit Numbers  3.7. Comparing Two-Digit Numbers  3.8. Decomposing Numbers
  4. Measurement  4.1. Length  4.1.1. Comparing Lengths  4.1.2. Measuring with Non-Standard Units  4.1.3. Using Standard Units (Inches and Centimeters) in Length  4.2. Weight  4.2.1. Comparing Weights  4.2.2. Heavy and Light Objects  4.2.3. Introduction to Grams and Pounds  4.3. Capacity  4.3.1. Comparing Capacity  4.3.2. Full and Empty  4.3.3. Introduction to Liters and Milliliters  4.4. Time  4.4.1. Telling Time to the Hour  4.4.2. Telling Time to the Half Hour  4.4.3. Days of the Week  4.4.4. Months of the Year  4.4.5. Understanding Yesterday, Today, and Tomorrow  4.5. Money  4.5.1. Recognizing Coins  4.5.2. Counting Coins  4.5.3. Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols  4.5.4. Simple Addition and Subtraction with Money
  5. Geometry  5.1. 2D Shapes  5.1.1. Recognizing 2D Shapes  5.1.2. Drawing 2D Shapes  5.1.3. Naming 2D Shapes  5.1.4. Properties of 2D Shapes  5.1.5. Sorting 2D Shapes  5.1.6. Composing Simple Shapes  5.2. 3D Shapes  5.2.1. Recognizing 3D Shapes  5.2.2. Naming 3D Shapes  5.2.3. Properties of 3D Shapes  5.2.4. Sorting 3D Shapes  5.3. Position and Direction  5.3.1. Left and Right  5.3.2. Above and Below  5.3.3. Inside and Outside  5.3.4. Near and Far  5.3.5. In Front and Behind
  6. Patterns and Sorting  6.1. Recognizing Patterns  6.2. Extending Patterns  6.3. Creating Patterns  6.4. Sorting by Color  6.5. Sorting by Shape  6.6. Sorting by Size
  7. Data and Graphing  7.1. Introduction to Data  7.2. Collecting Data  7.3. Tally Marks  7.4. Bar Graphs  7.5. Picture Graphs  7.6. Interpreting Simple Graphs
  8. Fractions  8.1. Understanding Halves  8.2. Understanding Fourths  8.3. Dividing Shapes into Equal Parts  8.4. Identifying Equal and Unequal Parts

Grade 1 → Measurement → Money ↓


Introduction to Dollar and Cents Symbols


Money is an important part of our daily lives. We use money to buy things such as toys, food, and clothes. In the United States, the basic units of money are dollars and cents. In this lesson, we will learn about the dollar symbol ($) and the cent symbol (¢). We will also learn how to use them in counting and understanding money.

Understanding dollars and cents

The dollar is the basic unit of currency in the United States. The dollar is represented by $ sign. For example, if you want to buy a candy bar that costs one dollar, you write it as $1.

A cent is a small unit of currency. There are 100 cents in a dollar. Cents are represented by the ¢ sign. For example, if you have 50 cents, you write it as 50¢.

Dollar symbol: $

The dollar sign is written before the number. For example, to show that something costs three dollars, you write $3. Here are some examples:

  • $1 means 1 dollar.
  • $5 means 5 dollars.
  • $10 means 10 dollars.

Visual example of a dollar amount


  $1
  $5
  $10

Cents symbol: ¢

The cents sign is written after the number. For example, if something costs thirty cents, you write 30¢. Here are some examples:

  • 10¢ means 10 cents.
  • 25¢ means 25 cents.
  • 50¢ means 50 cents.

Visual example of cent amounts


  10¢
  25¢
  50¢

Combination of dollars and cents

Sometimes, we see prices that use both dollars and cents. In this case, we write the dollar amount first, followed by the decimal point and then the amount in cents. For example, one dollar and fifty cents is written as $1.50.

Here are some examples of combinations of dollars and cents:

  • $0.99 means 99 cents.
  • $2.50 means 2 dollars and 50 cents.
  • $10.75 means 10 dollars and 75 cents.

Visual example of combined amounts


  $0.99
  $2.50
  $10.75

Counting money using dollars and cents

Counting money is an important skill. To count, you can group dollars and cents together. Let's look at an example:

Imagine you have the following coins:

  • 2 quarters
  • 3 dimes
  • 4 paise

Let us count them:

  • 1 quarter = 25¢, so 2 quarters = 2 x 25¢ = 50¢.
  • 1 dime = 10¢, so 3 dimes = 3 x 10¢ = 30¢.
  • 1 paisa = 1¢, so 4 paise = 4 x 1¢ = 4¢.

In total, you have 50¢ + 30¢ + 4¢ = 84¢, which is $0.84.

Practicing with dollars and cents

Practice makes perfect! Let's practice writing amounts in dollars and cents. Try writing these amounts yourself:

  • Seventy-five cents: Write it as 75¢
  • Four dollars and twenty-five cents: Write it as $4.25
  • Ten Dollars: Write it as $10.00

Understanding the value of money

It is important to know how much each coin and bill is worth. This helps us understand prices and how to make purchases. Here is a simple table:

| Coin  | Value | |-----------|------------| | Penny | 1¢ | | Nickel | 5¢ | | Dime  | 10¢ | | Quarter | 25¢ |
| Coin  | Value | |-----------|------------| | Penny | 1¢ | | Nickel | 5¢ | | Dime  | 10¢ | | Quarter | 25¢ |

A five dollar note is written as $5, while a ten dollar note is written as $10.

Practice problems

Use what you've learned about dollars and cents to answer these practice problems:

  1. If you have 3 quarters, 2 dimes, and 5 pennies, how much do you have total?
  2. Mary purchased a toy for $2.49 How would you write this amount using the dollar sign and the decimal point?
  3. John has 2 five dollar bills and 3 one dollar bills. How many dollars does John have?

Conclusion

Learning about dollars and cents is a great introduction to understanding money. Practice using the dollar ($) and cent (¢) symbols to write amounts. This will help you count money and understand prices better. This is useful to know every day, whether you're saving money, shopping, or learning more about the world around you.

Further education

To learn more, keep practicing writing amounts with dollars and cents. You can also play with fake money or use real coins and bills under adult supervision. There are many fun games and activities that can be done to help your child understand money better.

Feel free to learn more and keep practicing regularly, and soon you'll become confident in using dollars and cents!


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