The math software I chose is called The Coin Changer. It is by Heartsoft. It is designed for 1st-4th grade math students. It is a tutorial package that provides a fun way of recognizing and learning the value of the four basic coins- the penny, the nickel, the dime, and the quarter.
Students also have the opportunity to practice totaling various groups of coins.
A teacher could use this software as a supplement to classroom learning when basic coins are being taught. It can also serve as a tutorial for students having difficulty recognizing and counting coins. At the beginning, students have the opportunity to choose which of the four coins they want to work with. If a quarter is chosen, the software explains the value of the quarter. If a student chooses the quarter, it is assumed that the student recognizes and knows the value of the penny, nickel, and dime.