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Ep 108: Beginning Decimal Multiplication

Jul 12, 202225 minEp. 108
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Episode description

How can we help students make sense of decimal multiplication? In this episode Pam and Kim run through two beginning Problem Strings that will get students feeling comfortable and understanding the world of multiplying decimals.
Talking Points:

  • Which models are helpful 
  • Decimals and money
  • Students need to develop a few starting relationships before becoming more sophisticated
  • Smart Partial Products with decimals
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