Ever wondered how to teach adding and subtracting decimals in an engaging way to your 5th and 6th grade math students?
In this lesson plan, students will learn about decimal addition and subtraction and their real-life applications. Through artistic, interactive guided notes, check for understanding, a doodle and color by number activity, and a maze worksheet, students will gain a comprehensive understanding of adding and subtracting decimals.
The guided notes provide structured instruction steps to add and subtract decimals by lining up the decimal points, integrating checks for understanding to ensure students are on the right track. The practice worksheets, including a maze, word problems, and a color by code activity, allow students to apply their knowledge and reinforce their understanding of decimal addition and subtraction.
The lesson culminates with a real-life example that explores how decimal addition and subtraction can be applied to grocery shopping, giving students a clear understanding of how these skills are used in the real world.
By combining creativity, interactive activities, and real-life applications, this lesson plan provides an engaging and comprehensive introduction to adding and subtracting decimals for 5th and 6th grade math students.
