Grade 03 Mathematics - EC: M03.D-M.1.3.1 - SAS

Grade 03 Mathematics - EC: M03.D-M.1.3.1

Continuum of Activities

The list below represents a continuum of activities: resources categorized by Standard/Eligible Content that teachers may use to move students toward proficiency. Using LEA curriculum and available materials and resources, teachers can customize the activity statements/questions for classroom use.

This continuum of activities offers:

Instructional activities designed to be integrated into planned lessons
Questions/activities that grow in complexity
Opportunities for differentiation for each student’s level of performance

Related Academic Standards / Eligible Content

M03.D-M.1.3.1 M03.D-M.1.3.1

Compare total values of combinations of coins (penny, nickel, dime, and quarter) and/or dollar bills less than $5.00.

Activities

Write the value of the money shown below in dollars.

Tommy had the following coins in his pocket. How much money does he have?

Abdul had $3.25 in his pocket. Amir had the following change in his pocket. Who has more? Explain.

Miguel wants to buy a candy bar that costs $0.65. Does he have enough money? Explain.

Javier and Bianca dumped their piggy banks on the floor to compare how much they each had. Who has more money? How much more? Show your work.

Answer Key/Rubric

$1.31
$0.76 or 76¢

Abdul has more.
Explanations may include, but are not limited to:

Amir has $3.13
$3.25 > $3.13

No.
Explanations may include, but are not limited to:

Miguel has $0.53
$0.65 > $0.53

Javier has $0.12 more.
Acceptable work may include, but is not limited to:

Javier’s money:

Bianca’s money:

Find how much more
$3.66 - $3.54 = $0.12