Adding & Subtracting Decimals to the Hundredths Place 5th Grade Math Escape Room

Addition & subtraction of multi-digit numbers with decimals to the hundredths place will help your fifth graders escape the library in this engaging digital escape room activity. Solve decimal word problems & puzzles in a fun and challenging online breakout that encourages collaboration and active learning.

This library themed escape room is automated by a Google Form™ and can be completed by anyone with a device and internet connection. Google accounts are not required! Based on 5th grade math standard 5.NBT.B.7, this activity is extremely easy to implement, self-checking, and engaging! It can be used by students individually or in small groups both for in-person or virtual learning.

In order to complete the challenges, students must be able to:

• Add and subtract multi-digit numbers with decimals to the hundredths place (with regrouping and subtracting across zeros)
• Round decimal numbers to the nearest whole number
• Compare and order multi-digit numbers with decimals to the hundredths place
• Solve word problems involving adding & subtracting decimals
• Solve simple ciphers
• Read clues carefully

Included in the PDF

• Quickstart guide
• Link to Google Forms™ escape room
• Optional link to save a a copy of the form to your own Google Drive™
• Optional recording page to work out the puzzles
• Answer Key
• Teacher Tips
• Optional Success Signs

FAQ

• Do students need to have Gmail™ accounts? NO! Anyone with internet access and a tablet, computer, or even phone can complete the breakout. The escape room is automated by a Google Form™, but does not require the teacher or students to have Google™ accounts.
• How long will this take? That is the hardest question as the answer varies depending on each classroom, student, or groups. Some students will be able to complete the activity in 30 minutes or less, others will take an hour. The form will only save student data if students are logged in to Google accounts, so if you are worried about your students not finishing on time, simply have them write their answers on scratch paper. They can then come back and quickly re-enter their answers and pick up where they left off.
• Will students have to search the web to figure out the puzzles? NO! All of the information needed will be provided in the Google Form™. The math in this activity is all standards-based.
• Can this be used for distance learning? Yes! Digital escape rooms are perfect for in-person, virtual, or hybrid models!

Digital escape rooms are great for providing engaging skills practice, reviewing for test prep, or having a quick plan for a sub. This activity encourages student engagement and cooperative learning.