how to estimate to solve mathematical and real-world problems involving addition and subtraction.
Estimation may include rounding or using compatible numbers.
addition and subtraction with decimals.
Resources
Videos
Addition & Subtraction of Decimals. This Study Jams by Scholastic video models how to solve for the missing part in part-part whole model and in a word problem using addition and subtraction.
Free Apps
Rounding
Students will round numbers against a timer.
Math Planet
Self-paced game with over 100 levels based on different concepts, such as number sense, multiplication and division, fractions, measurement and geometry
Websites
Estimation Valley Golf. Mr. Nussbaum’s Estimation Valley Golf game provides fun practice with rounding and addition.
Decimal Spaceships. This game by Barak Sofer at Free Training Tutorial starts with rounding decimals to the nearest tenth. It has a link to additional decimal skill activities.
Hotel Decimalfornia. Mr. Nussbaum’s Hotel Decimalfornia provides players an opportunity to practice basic addition and subtraction with decimals.
The Decimals Cruncher. Decimals Cruncher by Coolmath is a game that allows students to choose their level and operation. It encourages mental math strategies.