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This lesson can act as a companion to the story Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday (details about this title can be found on the book tab above)
In this activity, students will be able to subtract coin values from a dollar, as well as identify ways they can be fiscally responsible.
Materials
Activity Description
With the students read through the story, Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday. As you read, emphasis when and how Alexander spends his money.
After you read the story, pass out the coins and a copy of the recording sheet to each student.
Have the students fill in the graph with the number pennies, nickels, dime etc.
As you read through the story, have students cross off the amount of coins Alexander spends on each item, have them subtract that amount from their pile as well.
Each time they take away coins, have them count the value of the money they have left.
Once you have completed the story, have the students state how much money they have left (it should be zero)
In addition to having students count the coins, have them think critically about ways Alexander could have saved his money. Do the students think he made wise choices?
*Optional worksheet: Write a letter to Alexander
Assessment:
As students are completing the graph as a few students which coin values they are subtracting, why?
Students should be able to explain that different combinations equal the value of coins Alexander spends.
Strategies for Differentiation
If students are having difficulty subtracting coins, model quantities for them.
References:
Math Solutions
http://mathsolutions.com/documents/Alexander_Used_tobe_Rich_i39.pdf
In this activity, students will be able to subtract coin values from a dollar, as well as identify ways they can be fiscally responsible.
Materials
- Copy of Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday.
- Companion worksheet/ recording sheet: found here
- 7 dimes, 4 nickels, and 10 pennies for each student or group of students
Activity Description
With the students read through the story, Alexander, Who Used to be Rich Last Sunday. As you read, emphasis when and how Alexander spends his money.
After you read the story, pass out the coins and a copy of the recording sheet to each student.
Have the students fill in the graph with the number pennies, nickels, dime etc.
As you read through the story, have students cross off the amount of coins Alexander spends on each item, have them subtract that amount from their pile as well.
Each time they take away coins, have them count the value of the money they have left.
Once you have completed the story, have the students state how much money they have left (it should be zero)
In addition to having students count the coins, have them think critically about ways Alexander could have saved his money. Do the students think he made wise choices?
*Optional worksheet: Write a letter to Alexander
Assessment:
As students are completing the graph as a few students which coin values they are subtracting, why?
Students should be able to explain that different combinations equal the value of coins Alexander spends.
Strategies for Differentiation
If students are having difficulty subtracting coins, model quantities for them.
References:
Math Solutions
http://mathsolutions.com/documents/Alexander_Used_tobe_Rich_i39.pdf