Decimal numbers, or numbers with a decimal point, play a crucial role in our daily lives, from measuring time and length to calculating money and percentages. Therefore, it is essential for students to understand and work with decimals with fluency and accuracy. To achieve this goal, teachers can use various activities and strategies to teach students decimal numbers review in fun, engaging, and meaningful ways. Let’s explore some of the best activities to teach decimal numbers to students.

1. Decimal Dash– This game is an exciting way to review decimal numbers. To play this game, students need to place cards with decimal numbers in a sequential order. The game’s objective is to be the first to put all the decimal cards in the correct sequence, from the smallest to largest value. Extensions of this game include using a timer to see who can complete the task in the shortest possible time.

2. Bump It Up- This game is a fun way to review and practice decimal skills. Students will need a game board, two dice, and playing cards with decimal numbers to play. The game’s objective is to get four tokens in the same row, column, or diagonal line before their partner does. To do this, students must roll the dice and then create a decimal number by placing the number on the game board and using a decimal point. If they make a decimal number, they can place their token. Students can use the cards to create the decimal number, provide additional challenge by adding or subtracting the numbers from the dice.

3. Decimal War– This game is an exciting way to review and practice comparing decimals. To play this game, students need a deck of cards with decimal numbers, and the game is played like traditional War. For each hand played, students flip over two cards each and compare their decimal values. The student with the higher decimal card wins that hand and adds two points to their score. The first student to score ten points wins the game.

4. Pangolins and Decimals – This activity is an excellent way to use real-world contexts to teach decimal concepts. In this activity, students watch a video about pangolins and their habitats. They then work in groups or individually to create a decimal number story problem that involves pangolins and their habitats. Once students have created their stories, they share them with their classmates and solve them together.

5. Decimal Bingo– This game is an exciting way to teach and review decimal place value. To play, students need a Bingo card or a blank card with 25 squares. Each square should have a decimal number. The teacher will draw out decimal cards from a bag and read the number aloud. Students cross off the decimal number if they have it on their cards. The first student to cross off five decimal numbers in a row wins.

These five activities will help make learning about decimal numbers more enjoyable and impactful. By using a variety of techniques, educators can help students develop a deeper understanding of decimal concepts in an engaging and meaningful way. Additionally, students will also be exposed to various problem-solving skills needed to address real-life scenarios that require knowledge and fluency in decimal numbers.