Rules of

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12.7 - 13.7212
10.50 .23 23.50 32.70
10.5 + 11.
74 + 15.77- 93.47 + 32.7 9.75
+ 11.74 4 - 19.23 - 5.25
22.24

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 Rules of Decimals

With this graphic organizer for Decimal Operations, there are several methods in which you
may use it in your classroom and in which I’ve utilized it in my class rooms. Some sugges-
tions are included with this packet.

1st suggested use of this resource: Students create the graphic organizer in their in-
teractive notebooks. First only have them do addition of decimals and do some practice
problems for about 30 minutes of instructional time. Next do the same with subractions,
multiplication, then division. Allow students to use colored pencils or colored pens that co-
ordinate to the color of the operation they are performing.

2nd suggested use: Another use would be to review operations with decimals as a mini
lesson. Handout the page with the notes of the operations and examples not done. Re-
view the handout and operations. Walk around and check student’s work to ensure they
understand how to solve math problems with decimals.

3rd suggested use: Modify the graphic organizer with different examples and leaving
some words blank to create a quiz. An example of this type of quiz is in the following pag-
es.

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Handout/Printable or file to use on projector/overhead to teach/review decimal operations

Addition Subtraction
> Find the decimal > Find the decimal
> Line up the decimals > Line up the decimals
> Fill in empty spots with zero > Fill in empty spots with zero
> Add > Subtract
> Bring down the decimal in your answer > Bring down the decimal in your answer

Example Rewritten with deci-

mals lined up...
Example Rewritten with deci-
mals lined up...

10.5 + 11.74 10.50 12.7 - 9.23 6 10

12.70
+ 11.74 - 9.23
22.24 3.47

Rules of Decimals
Multiplication Division
> The number with most digits goes on top > Divisor can not have a decimal
> Decimals do not have to line up > Move the divisor decimal so it is a whole
> Multiply like normal number
> Count how many places in first number the > Move the same amount of places in dividend
decimal is moved over > Place a decimal straight up where you write
> Count how many places in 2nd number the your answer, rewrite problem
decimal is moved over > Divide like normal
> This is how many places you move the deci-
mal in your answer
Example
Example divisor > 0.3 1.41
U U
1.201
UUU
< 3 decimal places

x .25 < 2 decimal places 4.7

UU
6005 3 14.1
-12
24020 21
.30025 -21
UUUUU
< 5 decimal places
0
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 Students can solve the problems with color pencils in the color of the operation or use blank
organizer on following page to take notes & write their own examples

Addition Subtraction
> Find the decimal > Find the decimal
> Line up the decimals > Line up the decimals
> Fill in empty spots with zero > Fill in empty spots with zero
> Add > Subtract
> Bring down the decimal in your answer > Bring down the decimal in your answer

Example Example
12.5 + 9.74 18.7 - 11.23

Rules of Decimals
Multiplication Division
> The number with most digits goes on top > Divisor can not have a decimal
> Decimals do not have to line up > Move the divisor decimal so it is a whole
> Multiply like normal number
> Count how many places in first number the > Move the same amount of places in dividend
decimal is moved over > Place a decimal straight up where you write
> Count how many places in 2nd number the your answer, rewrite problem
decimal is moved over > Divide like normal
> This is how many places you move the deci-
mal in your answer
Example
Example divisor > 0.4 2.85
1.430
x .55

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 Blank graphic organizer on following page to take notes & write their own examples

Addition Subtraction

Rules of Decimals
Multiplication Division

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 PRACTICE PROBLEMS - I would let them use color pencils or ink pens to do the problems. Students
enjoy the flexibility to utilize color pencils/pens. Red for addition, Green for subtraction.....

Addition Subtraction
7.12 8.08 18.75 10.00
+ 3.23 + 2.78 - 9.23 - 7.28

13.72 23.50 32.70 9.75

+ 15.77 + 32.74 - 19.23 - 5.25

Practice Decimal
Operations
Multiplication Division
7.12 1.58 .2 14.8 .5 35.0
x 0.23 x 1.78

13.72 23.50 .25 30.0 .7 42.0

x 5.77 x 32.74

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 PRACTICE PROBLEMS - ANSWER KEY
Addition Subtraction
7.12 8.08 18.75 10.00
+ 3.23 + 2.78 - 9.23 - 7.28
10.35 10.86 9.52 2.72
13.72 23.50 32.70 9.75
+ 15.77 + 32.74 - 19.23 - 5.25
29.49 56.24 13.47 4.50

Practice Decimal
Operations
Multiplication Division
74.0 70.0
7.12 1.58 .2 14.8 .5 35.0
x 0.23 x 1.78
1.6376 2.8124

120.0 60.0
13.72 23.50 .25 30.0 .7 42.0
x 5.77 x 32.74
79.1644 769.39

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QUIZ or TEST on Rules of Decimals or as GUIDED Graphic Organizer

Addition Subtraction
> Find the decimal > Find the decimal
> _________ the decimals > Line up the ___________
> Fill in empty spots with _______ > Fill in empty spots with________
> Add > ___________
> Bring down the _______ in your answer > Bring down the _______in your answer

SOLVE SOLVE SOLVE SOLVE

18.2 + 7.74 6.5 + 15.74 10.7 - 6.23 18.7 - 9.23

Rules of Decimals
Multiplication Division
> The number with most digits goes on _______ > Divisor can not have a ___________
> Decimals ____________ have to line up > Move the _______ __________so it is a whole
> Multiply like normal number
> Count how many _______ in first number the > Move the ______ amount of places in dividend
decimal is moved over > Place a _________straight up where you write
> Count how many _________in 2nd number your answer, rewrite problem
the decimal is moved over > Divide like ____________
> This is how many ________ you move the
______________in your answer
SOLVE SOLVE
SOLVE SOLVE
2.561 7.021 0.2 2.48 0.6 7.86
x .45 x .15

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