Growing Decimals

Worksheet Description

You will notice that this worksheet has different difficulties in each column. As you move from left to right you will add decimal values that have an additional place to the right. Each problem displays two decimals that need to be summed, formatted in a vertical layout to facilitate proper alignment of the decimal points. The worksheet offers a range of problems, varying in the number of decimal places, to cater to different levels of student ability. The clear presentation of the problems encourages students to add with precision and care.

The aim of this worksheet is to teach students the proper technique for adding decimal numbers. It emphasizes the importance of lining up the decimal points to ensure that digits from the same place values are correctly added together. This practice strengthens students’ understanding of the decimal system and improves their ability to perform accurate mathematical calculations. Mastery of decimal addition is a fundamental skill that students need for everyday math applications and for progressing to more advanced mathematical concepts.