Subject: Mathematics

Grade Level: Grade 6

Objective: Addition of Decimals

Learning across the curriculum:

- Science: Measurement and conversion of units

- Social Studies: Economic transactions involving money

- Technology and Livelihood Education: Budgeting and financial management

Elicit:

- Conduct a brief discussion on the concept of addition and review the addition of
whole numbers.

- Ask students if they have encountered decimals before and if they know how to add
them.

Engage:

1. Show real-life examples of situations that involve addition of decimals, such as

calculating the total cost of items at a grocery store.

2. Present a word problem that requires adding decimals and ask students to solve it
individually.

3. Play a short video clip demonstrating the importance of adding decimals

accurately in financial transactions.

Explore:

Activity 1: Adding Decimals with Base-10 Blocks

Materials: Base-10 blocks, decimal place value charts

Instructions:

1. Divide the students into pairs.

2. Distribute the base-10 blocks and decimal place value charts to each pair.

3. Ask the pairs to use the base-10 blocks to represent decimals and practice adding
them.

4. Provide specific addition problems for the pairs to solve using the base-10 blocks.

Rubrics:

- Accuracy of addition: 5 points

- Correct representation of decimals using base-10 blocks: 3 points

Assessment Questions:

1. What is the sum of 3.2 and 2.5?

2. If you add 1.75 and 0.6, what is the result?

Activity 2: Adding Decimals with Number Lines

Materials: Number lines, markers

Instructions:

1. Give each student a number line and a marker.

2. Instruct the students to mark the starting point of a decimal on the number line and
then move forward to represent addition.

3. Assign addition problems involving decimals for the students to solve using the
number lines.

Rubrics:

- Accuracy of addition: 5 points

- Correct representation of decimals on the number line: 3 points

Assessment Questions:

1. On a number line, mark the starting point at 1.2 and add 0.5.

2. If you start at 2.7 on a number line, how far will you move forward if you add 0.3?

Activity 3: Adding Decimals with Algorithms

Materials: Worksheets with addition problems, pencils

Instructions:

1. Provide each student with a worksheet containing addition problems involving

decimals.

2. Instruct the students to solve the problems using the traditional algorithm for
addition.

3. Monitor their progress and provide guidance as needed.

Rubrics:

- Accuracy of addition: 5 points

- Correct use of the algorithm: 3 points

Assessment Questions:

1. What is the sum of 0.8 and 0.35?

2. If you add 2.6 and 1.75, what is result?

Explain:

1. Teach the concept of adding decimals by using concrete examples and visual
aids.

2. Demonstrate the step-by-step process of adding decimals using different

methods, such as base-10 blocks, number lines, and algorithms.
Elaborate:

1. Provide additional practice problems for students to solve individually or in pairs.

2. Conduct a group activity where students create their own word problems involving
addition of decimals and exchange them with their classmates to solve.

Evaluate:

1. Administer a written assessment with a variety of addition problems involving

decimals.

2. Use observation and questioning during class discussions and activities to assess
students' understanding of the concept.

Extend:

- Integrate the addition of decimals into real-life scenarios, such as budgeting and
financial planning.

- Encourage students to explore online resources or apps that provide interactive

games or exercises on adding decimals.

Assignment:

Create a poster or infographic that explains the steps for adding decimals. Include
examples and illustrations to support your explanation.