6th grade Q1

Creating problems with the addition of decimals is fun! Follow these steps to make one yourself:

Step 1: Choose your amounts

Start by selecting two decimal amounts to add together. For example, 7.5 and 4.25. These will form the addition in your problem:

Step 2: Create a story

Think of a real-life situation where you would need to add these amounts. For example, baking, shopping, or combining measurements.

Step 3: Write the problem

Turn your scenario into a clear question, including the chosen amounts and the story.

Example:
Lila is baking cookies. She needs 7.5 cups of sugar for the dough and 4.25 cups of sugar for the frosting. How many cups of sugar does she need in total?

Step 4: Solve it yourself

Before sharing your problem, solve it to confirm the answer is correct.