Bring adventure to your subtraction lessons with our Decimal Subtraction World of Adventure Worksheets! This interactive and engaging resource helps students practise decimal algorithm subtraction while collecting fun rewards that unlock attractions for their very own world of adventure.

With three differentiated worksheets included, this resource caters to a wide range of abilities. Each worksheet challenges students to solve decimal subtraction problems, ranging from simple to more complex with regrouping. After calculating each answer, students will use the secret code to unlock a hidden attraction or amenity to add to their personal world map.

This unique code breaker format combines rigorous algorithm practice with creativity and goal-setting. The more worksheets students complete, the more items they collect - motivating them to continue practising their skills. Once an attraction is revealed, students use the included planning sheet to design their imaginative world and keep track of what they’ve earned.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Use the vertical algorithm to subtract decimal numbers
• ✅ Understand and apply regrouping when subtracting with decimals
• ✅ Develop confidence with place value involving tenths and hundredths
• ✅ Practise decoding and problem solving in a fun, structured way
• ✅ Combine maths fluency with creativity and visual design

What’s Included:

• 3 differentiated decimal subtraction worksheets:
  • - Version 1: No regrouping
  • - Version 2: Some regrouping
  • - Version 3: Mostly regrouping
• Answer key for quick correction
• Code to reveal the hidden attraction or amenity
• Recording and planning sheet to design and track their World of Adventure
• Teacher tips and guidance for implementation

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheets and planning sheets
• Pencils or markers
• Scissors and glue (optional, for creative world building)
• Optional: folders or display books for students to collect and display their worlds

How to Use:

1. Choose the appropriate version of the worksheet for your students based on their level of subtraction fluency.
2. Have students complete each decimal subtraction problem using the algorithm method.
3. Use the answer key and code chart to reveal the hidden attraction.
4. Students add the item to their World of Adventure using the planning sheet.
5. Encourage students to complete multiple worksheets to collect more attractions.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during maths rotations as a fun and independent fluency task
• 💡 Include as a reward-based early finisher activity
• 💡 Set up a classroom challenge to see who can build the most creative world
• 💡 Use to support differentiation by assigning worksheets at different levels
• 💡 Pair with group discussions to compare and explain subtraction strategies

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Use coloured pencils to help students visually track place value columns
• 💛 Allow students to name and describe their attractions to integrate literacy
• 💛 Display student-created worlds on a classroom bulletin board
• 💛 Encourage creativity and story building around their growing world

Decimal Subtraction World of Adventure Worksheets are a motivating way to develop algorithm skills while sparking imagination and ownership in student learning. With the built-in incentive of building their own fantasy world, students will be excited to keep solving and exploring!