Addition With Decimals

To remember to keep place value and decimal points aligned when carrying out addition calculations.

For the mental warm ups, establish which direction North is. Ask your student to face North, and then call out instructions.

For example:

‘Turn one right angle clockwise – which way are you facing now?’

‘Now turn three right angles anti-clockwise. Which direction are you facing now?’

Repeat this for about ten turns each day.

Turn to page 61 in Abacus 4 Textbook 3.

Ask your student to look at the information provided and tell you what they think is being asked for.

Once you are happy that your student is comfortable with the concept, ask them to work independently to copy and complete the calculations.

Remind your student again about PUP – point under point. Addition of decimal (money) up to 3:20 (YouTube)

Citations