Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Addition & Subtraction of Decimals StudyJam

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

5

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to add and subtract decimals to the hundredths place. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that reviews the steps taught during the activity can be printed. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

    Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 5

    MA19.5.8

    Add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals to hundredths using strategies based on place value, properties of operations, and/or the relationships between addition/subtraction and multiplication/division; relate the strategy to a written method, and explain the reasoning used.

    Unpacked Content

    UP:MA19.5.8

    Vocabulary

    • Decimal
    • Tenths
    • Hundredths
    • Place value

    Knowledge

    Students know:
    • Strategies based on place value understanding, properties, and relationship between operations to find the sum, difference, product, and quotient of whole numbers.
    • How to write decimal notation for fractions with denominators of 10 or 100.
    • Use estimation strategies to assess reasonableness of answers.

    Skills

    Students are able to:
    • Use concrete models, drawings, and strategies to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.
    • Relate strategies for operations with decimals to a written method and explain reasoning used.
    • Solve real-world context problems involving decimals.

    Understanding

    Students understand that:
    Problems involving operations with decimals
    • Can be solved using a variety of strategies based on place value, properties of operations, or the relationship between the operations.
    • Can be illustrated using concrete models or drawings.
    Link to Resource

    CR Resource Type

    Interactive/Game

    Resource Provider

    http://studyjams.scholastic.com/
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    License

    License Type

    Custom
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