Arithmetic with Decimals Fluency Math Games

3 games

In this series of games, your students will learn how to fluently add, subtract, multiply, and divide multi-digit decimals using the standard algorithm for each operation. Arithmetic with Decimals Fluency learning objective — based on CCSS and state standards — delivers improved student engagement and academic performance in your classroom, as demonstrated by research. This learning objective directly references 6.NS.B.3 as written in the common core national math standards.

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Concepts Covered

Use a standard algorithm to divide multi-digit decimals. Use a standard algorithm to multiply multi-digit decimals. Use a standard algorithm to add multi-digit decimals. Use a standard algorithm to subtract multi-digit decimals.

General methods used for computing products of whole numbers extend to products of decimals. General methods used for computing quotients of whole numbers extend to decimals. A whole number is not usually written with a decimal point, but a decimal point followed by one or more 0s can be inserted on the right. The process of composing and decomposing a base-ten unit is the same for decimals as for whole numbers.

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Decimal Discovery Estimated Duration: 19 minutes Enter the world of Barlingons and take control of an abandoned spaceship that belongs to an intelligent species called humans! You're on a team of smart pilots to fly the spaceship to Earth and learn the knowledge of mathematics from humans. In order to disintegrate the obstacles on your way, learn about decimal numbers and how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide them!
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Basketball Master Estimated Duration: 12 minutes Shoot a basketball through the hoop and answer some questions along the way! The game does not have any instructional content, it simply has review questions spread throughout.
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DeciMagic Hero Estimated Duration: 30 minutes Use the power of mathematics and arcane magic to free the kingdom from the grasp of the Evil Wizard. Choose your spells, pick your items and plan your path carefully in each mission and become the hero that will save the day!
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Add, Subtract, Multiply, and Divide Decimals Estimated Duration: 7 minutes The video explains how to add, subtract, multiply, and divide decimals.
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Decimal Demolition Estimated Duration: 17 minutes Learn how to fluently add, subtract, multiply and divide with decimals while taking care of a demolition job! Get that wrecking ball out and ready to go!
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Newton Pool Estimated Duration: 15 minutes The game consists of hand-crafted levels where the player controls a white ball. The goal of each level is to get the white ball to the end of the level in as few moves as possible, while racking up points by bumping golden balls into obstacles on the way! The game does not have any instructional math content, it simply has math review questions spread throughout.
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