Unit 5, Lesson 12
Estimemos y sumemos
Grado 5
Preparation
Lesson Purpose
The purpose of this lesson is for students to estimate and find the value of addition expressions with decimals.
Lesson Narrative
In a previous lesson, students found decimal sums in a way that made sense to them. In this lesson, students see that the standard algorithm for whole number addition, familiar from a previous course, also works for decimals. Students then estimate sums and find their values. Students are not required to use the standard algorithm, but see how it is an efficient way to add.
Display the Decimal Addition chart from a previous lesson to be used during the Lesson Synthesis.- Representation
None
- Describe (orally and in writing) the steps in a worked example of the standard algorithm for adding decimals to hundredths.
- Use place value strategies to estimate and calculate the sum of decimals to hundredths.
- Sumemos números decimales y decidamos si nuestras respuestas son razonables o no.
Required Preparation
None
Teacher Reflection Questions
What did you say, do, or ask during the Lesson Synthesis that helped students be clear on the learning of the day? How did understanding the Cool-down of the lesson before you started teaching today help you synthesize that learning?
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