Decimals of the Caribbean
Subject: Mathematics
Grade Level: 4-5
Objective: The Decimals of the Caribbean game will help students practice decimal
identification skills. Students will be able to correctly identify and convert from number to
word form decimal place values.
Common Core Standards:
4.NF.5 – Read, write and compare decimals to the hundredths place.
5.NBT.3 – Read, write and compare decimals to the thousandths place.
Warm-Up Activities:
Prior to playing the game it is also suggested that you watch the decimal video at the
flowing link as a warm-up for your students. – http://mrnussbaum.com/decimals_videos/
Another activity that can be used as a warm-up to playing Decimals of the Caribbean is
one of the decimal drills that can be found at http://mrnussbaum.com/decimals_drills/ .
Simply select the appropriate decimal drill to use as a warm-up review as a whole class
activity.
Main Activity:
Students should watch the instructional video for Decimals of the Caribbean at
(http://mrnussbaum.com/docrb) before playing. Explain to students that they can
achieve passwords for each level they pass, ensuring that they do not have to start from
the beginning of the game if they do not pass a particular round.
Students will play the “Decimals of the Caribbean” game either as a whole group or
on individual computers (or iPad). If you play as a whole group, ask each student to
write down their answer. Then, pull a name randomly to call on a student. This way they
are all held accountable throughout the game because they will never know whose turn
it is next.
Assessment:
Print out the attached Decimals of the Caribbean Fun Assessment worksheet
(http://mrnussbaum.com/doc/sheet1.pdf)