Lesson 6: Using compensation strategy to add decimals

Compensation strategy involves rounding one number to make the number sentence easier to add. The amount rounded is then either added or subtracted afterwards to compensate. Students will use compensation strategy to add decimals and find the winner of the Swim Fest competition.

Lesson 13: Metric Olympics

Students will recap and apply the different units of measurement that they have explored during this unit. They will take part in the ‘Metric Olympics’.

Lesson 4: Using split strategy to add decimals

Students will apply their split strategy knowledge to add decimal amounts and problem-solve. Students will use the strategy to help animals choose what to pack based on their suitcase weight limit.