EPISODE · Jul 26, 2022 · 15 MIN
Ep 110: Thinking Through Decimal Multiplication
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris
Multiplying decimals can be fun! In this episode Pam and Kim tackle several gnarly problems like 0.77 x 2.4, and have a blast doing it. Talking Points: Building reasoning allows students to be flexible and have fun with decimal multiplication Kim uses percent and money to solve 0.77 x 2.4 with confidence (no need for a calculator) Pam represents her thinking on a ratio table for 0.77 x 2.4 Different strategies for 0.77 x 0.24? What about 7.7 x 0.24? Why is thinking and reasoning so important?
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Multiplying decimals can be fun! In this episode Pam and Kim tackle several gnarly problems like 0.77 x 2.4, and have a blast doing it. Talking Points: Building reasoning allows students to be flexible and have fun with decimal multiplication Kim uses percent and money to solve 0.77 x 2.4 with confidence (no need for a calculator) Pam represents her thinking on a ratio table for 0.77 x 2.4 Different strategies for 0.77 x 0.24? What about 7.7 x 0.24? Why is...
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