EPISODE · Jan 26, 2021 · 24 MIN
Ep 32: Another Cool Multiplication Strategy
from Math is Figure-Out-Able! · host Pam Harris
It's time for another Problem String! In this episode Pam and Kim highlight one of their favorite multiplication strategies. It's so slick! In doing so they continue the conversation about the importance of letting students discover and develop relationships, as opposed to teaching strategies step by step.Talking Points:A Problem String for the ____ strategyModeling the strategy on an area modelCan you also triple, quadruple, etc.?Bonus! A problem with decimalsReally cool decimal relationshipsA common question about this strategy: How do we 'teach' kids the appropriate 'steps' of this strategy?What to avoid when facilitating a Problem String for this strategy or any Problem StringTweet at us your favorite name for this strategy!
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It's time for another Problem String! In this episode Pam and Kim highlight one of their favorite multiplication strategies. It's so slick! In doing so they continue the conversation about the importance of letting students discover and develop relationships, as opposed to teaching strategies step by step. Talking Points: A Problem String for the ____ strategyModeling the strategy on an area modelCan you also triple, quadruple, etc.?Bonus! A problem with decimalsReally cool decimal relationsh...
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