Grid Style Borrowing Ones and Tenths

Worksheet Description

This is a decimal subtraction worksheet that involves borrowing heavily from the ones place value. This worksheet consists of mixed decimal values that all have a ones and tenths place.  The worksheet is set in a grid background to help align the place values. Each problem consists of two numbers, with the top number being greater than the bottom number, and all numbers are presented with one decimal place. The grid layout is designed to help students focus on one problem at a time, and it provides a structured space for calculations.

The worksheet teaches students the skill of subtracting one decimal number from another, emphasizing the need to align decimal points vertically for accurate calculation. It provides practice in the concept of ‘borrowing’ when the digit in the subtrahend is larger than the corresponding digit in the minuend. By working through these problems, students can improve their fluency with decimal numbers and prepare for more complex mathematical challenges. The repetition of similar types of problems is aimed at reinforcing their subtraction skills and building confidence.