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These software programs provide opportunities to learn and practice
new skills on the computer. Specifically, they provide a great way
to teach basic math and functional money skills.
Examples
Basic Coins (Attainment
Co.)
Basic Coins has three progressively challenging segments: name,
match and purchase. This program includes the penny, nickel, dime,
quarter, half-dollar and the new golden dollar coin. Interlines
overlays for Basic Coins are also available through this company.
(Mac/Windows)
Cost: $59.00
Dollars and Cents (Attainment
Co.)
Features realistic money, match to sample money mats, activity cards
with calculator, money stickers, reproducible worksheets, illustrated
shopping lists and instructor's guide. (Mac/Windows)
Cost: $99.00
 Coin
Changer (Heart soft)
Coin Changer teaches drills students in K-2 on coin value and recognition
of each coin: penny, nickel, dime, and quarter, are introduced in
separate modules and then used together
Cost: $39.95
Coin Critters (Nordic
Software)
Students in grades K-6 learn to count coins and make change. Problems
are spoken aloud; practice worksheets included. Motivating games
help to practice new skills.
Cost: $39.95
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