Add and Subtract Decimals to Determine a Pattern

Are you looking for a fun math printable where your students will practice determining decimal patterns? Teach Starter has created a set of math mazes where students will determine the addition or subtraction pattern or the next value in a sequence of decimal numbers to the hundredths place.

With this download, you will receive 3 mazes of increasing complexity with keys provided (stars next to the title indicate difficulty level) and 1 blank maze for student creations. 

• Level 1 (indicated by 1 star on either side of the title) involves solving 18 patterns with decimals to the tenths place to determine the next number in the sequence.
• Level 2 (indicated by 2 stars on either side of the title) involves solving 20 patterns with decimals to the tenths and hundredths place to determine the next number in the sequence. 
• Level 3 (indicated by 3 stars on either side of the title) involves solving 22 more complex patterns with decimals to the tenths and hundredths place to determine the next number in the sequence.

Students can complete one of the differentiated mazes or complete multiple. Then, they can create their own using the template provided.

An answer key is included with your download to make grading fast and easy! 

Tips for Differentiation + Scaffolding 

If there are students who need a bit of a challenge, have students create their own maze and an answer key using the blank template provided. Give each student 2 copies of the provided template. On one of the copies they can create their maze by writing decimal patterns. On the other copy, they can color in the correct path so there is an answer key. Students can trade with a classmate and attempt to solve different mazes. Also encourage students to use larger numbers and take the decimal place value to the thousandths place to create more challenging patterns.

For students who need additional support, allow them to work individually or in a small group. Allow the use of a calculator. Eliminate the boxes on the maze that won’t be used.

🖨️ Easily Download & Print

Use the dropdown icon on the Download button to choose between the PDF or editable Google Slides version of this resource. 

Because this resource includes an answer sheet, we recommend you print one copy of the entire file. Then, make photocopies of the blank worksheet for students to complete. 

Turn this teaching resource into a sustainable activity by printing on cardstock and slipping it into a dry-erase sleeve. Students can color their way through the maze with a whiteboard marker, then erase and reuse them.

This resource was created by Lorin Davies, a teacher in Texas and Teach Starter Collaborator. 

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