Adjusting Fact as Decimals

5.NBT.2 & 5
Module 12 Lesson 7
Differentiation Activity

Students draw two cards (numeral cards, playing cards, or even dice) and write down the corresponding math fact.  They then have 30 seconds to write as many equations as they can using those same numbers, just adding decimals in places.  Students are awarded points by how many correct equations that they create.  The student with the most points after five rounds is the winner.  Students may also do this with division if they choose.

Recording sheet (Optional)
Cards

Decimal Divisor Expressions

5.NBT.7
Module 10
Differentiation Activity

Students will cut out the cards and place them in a 3x4 array with the whole numbers in the top row.  The will draw a card from the top row and one card from the rest.  The student will write down the division expression as the whole number divided by the decimal (2 ➗ 0.02).  After the students have each created 3 different expressions.  They will discuss the expressions to see if they are divisible or not.

Cards  (Cards need to be downloaded for format)

Decimal Division Divisors

5.NBT.6
Module 10
Differentiation Activity

Students take turns drawing cards and determining a divisor for that number that will not have a remainder.  They will place a counter on the divisor.  The first student to place four counters in a row, column, diagonal, or 2x2 square is the winner.

Game Board and Cards

Divisibility of Dollar Amounts

5.NBT.6
Module 10
Differentiation Activity

Students use the recording sheet to track which numbers 1-9 are divisible by the money amount.  They can come up with their own dollar amount, draw playing cards A-9, or use the numeral cards for their starting number.  After the students have the starting amount, they can work together to find which numbers are divisors or they can do it individually and compare answers with a partner.

Numeral Cards
Recording Sheet

Focus on the Question

For those who are practicing the Focus on the Question activities, here is one that can be used 5 minutes a day.

Module 5 Focus on the Question

Rounding Thousandths

5.NBT.4
Module 3
Differentiation Activity

Students use the 0-9 cards to draw and create a number with one whole number and a decimal to the thousandths.  The student with a number closest to a whole number receives a point.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

0-9 Cards (print 2 copies)
Recording Form
Decimal Thousandths

Comparing and Ordering Decimals

5.NBT.3&3b
Module 3
Differentiation Activity

This is a game for 3+ players.  Student use cards 0-9 to make  a decimal number in the thousandths.  They put them in order from greatest to least.  Whoever made the greatest decimal will receive 4 points and the next will receive 2 points.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

0-9 Cards (make 2 or 3 copies per team)
Decimal Thousandths

Comparing Thousandths

5.NBT.3 &3b
Module 5  Lesson 1
Differentiation Activities

Students draw 3 cards and create the greatest decimal that they can.  Cards are returned to the pile after each student draws.  The student with the greatest decimal receives a point.  The student with the most points after 5 rounds is the winner.

0-9 Cards
Recording Sheet
Decimal Thousandths