Decimals - Subtract Decimals with Different Decimal Places - Starter

In a mathematics lesson designed for Year 5 pupils during the Summer Term, the focus is on subtracting decimals with different decimal places. The session begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise that tests pupils' arithmetic skills with questions such as "22 to 1" and "72 ÷ 8 =", encouraging quick mental calculations. The lesson continues with more complex tasks, such as doubling and dividing numbers, which helps to reinforce their understanding of basic operations with whole numbers and decimals.

The lesson also includes activities that require pupils to apply their knowledge of place value and decimals to complete sentences and solve problems. For example, they are asked to calculate the total number of votes in an election based on the given data for activities such as Bowling, Cinema, Swimming, and Ice-skating. Additionally, pupils must fill in missing numbers to complete equations that represent decimal values, like "3.21 = _____ + 0.2 + 0.01". The use of a place value grid is incorporated to aid in the visual representation of numbers and to assist in adding decimals together. This practical approach helps to solidify the concept of decimals and their place values, ensuring that pupils are comfortable with both the theoretical and practical aspects of the topic.