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Students struggling with adding and subtracting decimals word problems?Or they never know when to multiply and divide in decimal word problems? This Decimal Word Problem Game is so much more fun than your typical adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals worksheet. With 10 rounds and 80 problems to practice, you can use this activity again and again!
And best of all, this game requires NO PREP! Just PRINT AND PLAY!
This Choosing the Operation Decimals Game includes:
✅ Game Implementation Guide
✅ 10 Game Mats
✅ 10 decks of 8 Decimal Word Problem Cards (80 unique problems)
✅ Answer Key for Easy Self-Check
What are teachers saying about this Choosing the Operation Decimal Word Problem Game?
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students struggle with decimal word problems, and this was a great resource to have them practice and think through how to solve.” -Kristina M.
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We are reviewing operations with decimals. This game is perfect for word problems!” -Julie S.
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great activity to practice differentiating between keywords to determine which operation to use!” -Jenni H.
I hear it from teachers ALL. THE. TIME …
“My students know how to multiply and how to divide with fluency, they just don't know WHEN to use each operation! They are excellent at solving decimal word problems when we are working on one specific operation, but when all operations are mixed up, it's a disaster!”
How can I use this to support decimal word problems?
- Math centers
- Small group remediation
- Tutoring or homeschool
- Partner work
- Whole group activity (with class discussion after each round)
- Independent Practice
- Take-home activity (students can even glue the decimal word problems and bring them back)
- Challenge for early finishers
How does this activity help students with decimal word problems?
- As teachers, we know that solving a decimal word problem and choosing the operation for a decimal word problem are two very different skills. It’s one thing to be able to multiply decimals, but it’s quite another to know WHEN to multiply decimals.
- This “Choosing the Operation Decimals Game” narrows the focus. By removing the “solve” part of the equation, students can get much more practice in a short amount of time. This allows students to become masters at identifying operations with decimals.
- Built-in scaffolding means that in the early rounds, students are just choosing between two commonly mixed-up operations with decimals (Addition vs. Subtraction, Multiplication vs. Division, or Addition vs. Multiplication). Then in later rounds students must choose between all 4 operations with decimals.
- The more students play this game, the more they begin to notice patterns when identifying operations with decimals- for example- “I’ve noticed that the two quantities in multiplication problems do not have the same label, but in addition problems they usually do!” You will be amazed by what your students notice!
- Early finishers can always go back and solve the decimal word problems!
Do your students SHUT DOWN when they see decimal word problems?
Mine too! This “Choosing the Operation Decimals” game makes decimal word problems feel less scary. It removes the barrier to entry because students know they don’t have to solve them. They don’t even have to write anything. They simply have to sort the decimal word problems into categories. The early rounds only ask students to choose between two operations with decimals. This built-in scaffolding builds confidence and makes decimal word problems feel more manageable to kids, especially to those who typically struggle identifying operations with decimals.
What grade levels is this Choosing the Operation Decimals Game intended for?
This game is designed for 5th grade as it aligns perfectly to Common Core Standard 5.NBT.7 (operations with decimals), but could easily be used as a review for any middle school (or even high school) math classroom. I mean, be honest-have you ever taught a group of students who were just crushing it at decimal word problems?! Yeah, me neither…
Did you know this Choosing the Operation Decimals Game has a digital version?
❤️❤️ Operations with Decimals Game for Google Drive ❤️❤️
Save money when you buy a game bundle:
- ⭐️⭐️Choosing the Operation Word Problems Bundle (includes Fraction & Whole Number Word Problems)
- ⭐️⭐️Fifth-Grade Math Games for the Entire Year
TpT Money Saving Tips:
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Students struggling with adding and subtracting decimals word problems?Or they never know when to multiply and divide in decimal word problems? This Decimal Word Problem Game is so much more fun than your typical adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing decimals worksheet. With 10 rounds and 80 problems to practice, you can use this activity again and again!
And best of all, this game requires NO PREP! Just PRINT AND PLAY!
This Choosing the Operation Decimals Game includes:
✅ Game Implementation Guide
✅ 10 Game Mats
✅ 10 decks of 8 Decimal Word Problem Cards (80 unique problems)
✅ Answer Key for Easy Self-Check
What are teachers saying about this Choosing the Operation Decimal Word Problem Game?
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “My students struggle with decimal word problems, and this was a great resource to have them practice and think through how to solve.” -Kristina M.
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “We are reviewing operations with decimals. This game is perfect for word problems!” -Julie S.
- ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ “Great activity to practice differentiating between keywords to determine which operation to use!” -Jenni H.
I hear it from teachers ALL. THE. TIME …
“My students know how to multiply and how to divide with fluency, they just don't know WHEN to use each operation! They are excellent at solving decimal word problems when we are working on one specific operation, but when all operations are mixed up, it's a disaster!”
How can I use this to support decimal word problems?
- Math centers
- Small group remediation
- Tutoring or homeschool
- Partner work
- Whole group activity (with class discussion after each round)
- Independent Practice
- Take-home activity (students can even glue the decimal word problems and bring them back)
- Challenge for early finishers
How does this activity help students with decimal word problems?
- As teachers, we know that solving a decimal word problem and choosing the operation for a decimal word problem are two very different skills. It’s one thing to be able to multiply decimals, but it’s quite another to know WHEN to multiply decimals.
- This “Choosing the Operation Decimals Game” narrows the focus. By removing the “solve” part of the equation, students can get much more practice in a short amount of time. This allows students to become masters at identifying operations with decimals.
- Built-in scaffolding means that in the early rounds, students are just choosing between two commonly mixed-up operations with decimals (Addition vs. Subtraction, Multiplication vs. Division, or Addition vs. Multiplication). Then in later rounds students must choose between all 4 operations with decimals.
- The more students play this game, the more they begin to notice patterns when identifying operations with decimals- for example- “I’ve noticed that the two quantities in multiplication problems do not have the same label, but in addition problems they usually do!” You will be amazed by what your students notice!
- Early finishers can always go back and solve the decimal word problems!
Do your students SHUT DOWN when they see decimal word problems?
Mine too! This “Choosing the Operation Decimals” game makes decimal word problems feel less scary. It removes the barrier to entry because students know they don’t have to solve them. They don’t even have to write anything. They simply have to sort the decimal word problems into categories. The early rounds only ask students to choose between two operations with decimals. This built-in scaffolding builds confidence and makes decimal word problems feel more manageable to kids, especially to those who typically struggle identifying operations with decimals.
What grade levels is this Choosing the Operation Decimals Game intended for?
This game is designed for 5th grade as it aligns perfectly to Common Core Standard 5.NBT.7 (operations with decimals), but could easily be used as a review for any middle school (or even high school) math classroom. I mean, be honest-have you ever taught a group of students who were just crushing it at decimal word problems?! Yeah, me neither…
Did you know this Choosing the Operation Decimals Game has a digital version?
❤️❤️ Operations with Decimals Game for Google Drive ❤️❤️
Save money when you buy a game bundle:
- ⭐️⭐️Choosing the Operation Word Problems Bundle (includes Fraction & Whole Number Word Problems)
- ⭐️⭐️Fifth-Grade Math Games for the Entire Year
TpT Money Saving Tips:
- Click the green star to follow me! Find out about new products at 50% off for the first 48 hours!
- Get store credit for future purchases by leaving a review for this one! Go to "My Purchases" and under the title of each purchase, you will see a "Provide Feedback" button.
