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Adding And Subtracting Decimals Word Problems Worksheets Pdf

Students solve word problems by adding decimal quantities and measurements, recording totals with the appropriate units.
Grades
Grade 5, Elementary
Pages
1
File type
PDF
Preparation
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Updated Jul 25, 2021

Subject
Math, Decimals
Topic
Decimal addition, Decimal word problems
Resource types
Word Problems, Worksheets & Printables
Preparation
Print ready
Standards
5.NBT.B.7

Product description

From the author

This worksheet is a great way for students to practice adding decimals. The word problems on this worksheet involve adding two decimals (up to hundredths) to find the sum. This is a great resource for teachers who are looking for extra practice for their students.

In the classroom

Teaching tips & learning objectives

Learning objectives

  • Identify addition as the operation in a combined-total context

  • Align decimal points when adding two quantities

  • Attach the correct unit to a computed sum

Teaching tips

  • Have learners circle both quantities and underline the unit before setting up the calculation.

  • Estimate each total to a nearby whole number and compare that estimate with the exact sum.

Skills covered

  • Decimal addition — values to hundredths are combined.

  • Problem translation — narrative language is converted into an equation.

  • Measurement communication — sums retain the unit named in the context.

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Curriculum

Standards, concepts & topics

Standards

  • 5.NBT.B.7

Core concepts

  • Decimal word problems

  • Adding hundredths

  • Measurement totals

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