See, decimal operations do come in handy! Pupils solve word problems that require adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals. They use tape diagrams to express relationships and to identify the necessary operations to solve the problem.

Concepts

adding decimals, subtracting decimals, multiplying decimals, dividing decimals, decimal word problems

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Have classmates write simple word problems for each other to solve
  

Classroom Considerations

• Learners must be able to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals
  
• This is the 17th of 18 parts in the Grade 5 Math Module 1 series
  

Pros

• Provides student worksheets for practice
• Includes a variety of real-world contexts
  

Cons

• None

Common Core

MP8 5.NBT.B.7