Decimals - Adding Decimals with the same number of Decimal Places - Worksheet

The worksheet "Adding Decimals with the same number of Decimal Places" is designed to help students practice their addition skills with monetary values. It presents a series of shopping scenarios where various characters, such as Alicia, Malachi, Tia, and others, visit different shops and purchase items. The task requires students to calculate the total amount each character pays by adding together the prices of the items they buy. The prices are presented in pounds and pence, and all have the same number of decimal places, ensuring consistency in the level of difficulty. The exercise aims to enhance the students' fluency and precision in handling decimal numbers, particularly in the context of financial transactions.

The worksheet is structured to allow for cut-out problems, enabling students to work out the sums in their books. This hands-on approach encourages active learning and helps consolidate their understanding of decimal addition. The worksheet includes a range of scenarios with varying numbers of items and prices, allowing students to apply their skills to different situations. Additionally, the worksheet provides answers to the problems, enabling students to check their work and understand where they may have made mistakes. The focus on real-life applications, such as shopping, makes the maths practice relevant and engaging for the students.