Decimal Addition and Subtraction to Hundredths | Paper and Digital

Turn decimal practice into an engaging, hands-on learning experience with this interactive math activity for adding and subtracting decimals to the hundredths place! This low-prep resource helps students master decimal operations while "buying" items, making it a fantastic alternative to traditional practice worksheets.

This engaging resource includes:

• instructions for the teacher to run the decimals operations activity. The operations focus on addition and subtraction of decimals.
• a Google Slides version to help reduce printing or let students work digitally.
• two variations of the lesson: one where everyone starts with the same amount and another where students are given an individual job and starting amount. This makes differentiation easier.
• student pages (in colour and black and white).
• answer key (for lesson variation #1).
• menus with fun suggestions and prices.
• suggestions to differentiate for your students.
• 32 individual jobs and starting amounts.

Why You'll Love This Resource

• Ideal for whole-class lessons, small groups, math stations, assessments, or independent activities.
  Students budget for shelter, food, clothing, transportation, entertainment, and even a pet, tying math to financial literacy and real-life money management skills or money computations.
  Encourages critical thinking and creativity while keeping students motivated.
  Run the activity with minimal setup—students can even act as “bankers” to check answers and ensure smooth operations!

It has been tested with students from grades four through six and students regularly ask if they can do it AGAIN! Sometimes we do it again and they pick different things to buy. They LOVE it.

This resource aligns with:

• Alberta Math Curriculum Grade 4 ©2022
• British Columbia Mathematics Curricular Competencies Grade 4
• Saskatchewan Mathematics Curriculum Grade 4 N4.7
  

This product supports:

• any fractions or decimals lessons. 
• addition and subtraction of decimals to the hundredths place.

Ninja Note: To access the digital version, download the PDF and use the link in that file.

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