MAKING ME WHOLE
decimals · adding decimals to make whole numbers
To add and subtract decimals
MAKING ME WHOLE is a Grade 5 decimal game built around finding a second decimal that will make a whole-number sum. One player creates a decimal from three cards, and the partner searches their hand for another three-card decimal that combines with it to produce a whole number. The task encourages students to reason about tenths and complements instead of adding decimals mechanically.
Use it for partner work when students are developing decimal addition and place-value sense. Ask students to explain what fractional part is missing from the first decimal to reach the next whole number. Create a free Find a Math Game account to generate teacher-ready lesson support for MAKING ME WHOLE. No credit card is required, with 3 lifetime lesson generations.
- Grades:
- 5
- Players:
- 2 players
- Materials:
- cards
- Classroom use:
- partner work
Standards alignment
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