Use pretend US dollars and cents to count coins, make change and plan spending. No real money is involved.
1Choose an activity.
2Read the amount or goal.
3Select coins or items and check your answer.
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Money Smart questions, answered
What currency do the games use?
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The activities use pretend US dollars and cents, including pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters. They do not use your local billing currency.
Is the money real?
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No. Shop prices, savings goals and balances are part of the practice games. The tool does not hold or transfer money.
What can I practice?
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Count coins, make change, compare prices, plan a budget or work toward a pretend savings goal. Choose an activity that matches what you want to practice.
Where is progress saved?
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Progress is saved in this browser on this device. Clearing browser data can remove it.
Can I use it for a lesson?
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Parents and teachers can use the activities as practice examples. Review the currency and difficulty before choosing a game; no curriculum certification is claimed.
