Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Visual Models
Help your students understand how to add and subtract decimals with this detailed notes pack.
This unit contains two mini-lessons:
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adding decimals using visual models as well as the standard algorithms.
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subtracting decimals using visual models as well as the standard algorithms.
Common Core Standards and Georgia Standards of Excellence: 5.NBT.7
What You Get
Two sets of activities (adding and subtracting) EACH including:
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a notes page with an example for student notebooks
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2 practice pages for students
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answer key
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blank work page of visual models for students to create their own problems
Also included:
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quiz (with answer key) that includes both adding/subtracting decimals to assess your students on what they learned
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16 Task Tents for review
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Task Tents™ are a fun way to get your students moving around while practicing, reviewing, and assessing their mastery on specific skills and standards. Students will move around with a partner answering questions on one side of the Task Tent™. They will record their answer and have it checked by their partner, who has the answer on the other side. Each pair will keep track of their correct answers and total them up at the end.
