Add and Subtract Decimals Unit – 4th Grade Math Curriculum

This 4th grade unit teaches adding and subtracting decimals with a structured, scaffolded approach that emphasizes conceptual understanding and real-world application. It is Unit 11 of my 4th Grade Math Curriculum.

You get editable lessons, practice pages, tracking tools and visuals. The materials work for whole group, small groups or math centers, which makes it easier to differentiate.

Skills covered

• Adding and subtracting decimals with models and place value
• Problem solving with decimals
• Problem solving with money

What’s included

Planning and organization

• Unit pacing calendar
• Editable lesson plans
• Binder covers, spine labels and tracking pages

Lesson resources (4 full lessons)

• Warm-ups (2 to 3 per lesson)
• Anchor charts and student guided notes
• Teaching slide deck
• Ample practice pages
• Exit tickets (2 to 3 per lesson)
• Vocabulary

Standards-aligned activities

• Problem Solving with Money Coloring Page
• Adding & Subtracting Decimals Maze
• Adding and Subtracting Decimals Problem Solving Task Cards
• Adding and Subtracting Decimals with Models Matching

Assessments

• Pre-assessment of prerequisite skills
• One quiz
• Final unit assessment
• Study guide for review

Answer keys are included for every component.

Good to know

Prep is low, and everything is completely editable so you can customize it. The unit is all-inclusive, from assessments to activities.

Quick facts

• Grade: 4
• CCSS: 4.NBT.B.4, 4.NF.C.5, 4.NF.C.6, 4.NF.C.7
• Answer key: included
• Pages: 57

Bundles and related resources

Other 4th Grade Math units:

1. Place Value Relationships
2. Comparing, Ordering and Rounding Whole Numbers
3. Add and Subtract Whole Numbers
4. Patterns (Shape and Numerical)
5. Multiplying Whole Numbers
6. Dividing Whole Numbers
7. Fraction Concepts
8. Adding and Subtracting Fractions
9. Multiplying Fractions
10. Decimal Concepts
11. Add and Subtract Decimals
12. Geometry
13. Area and Perimeter
14. Measurement

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