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Applying the Properties of Operations to Multiply and Divide Rational Numbers

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Use properties to evaluate several multiplications and divisions. The 16th instructional activity in a series of 25 demonstrates to scholars how they can utilize properties of operations to evaluate complex numerical expressions involving multiplication and division. Pupils determine that the associative and commutative properties enable the grouping of factors that can be easily multiplied. The class members realize reciprocals take out all divisions.

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Instructional Ideas
  • Spend time having the class determine the sign of the answer without doing any calculations
Classroom Considerations
  • The class should understand the properties that affect multiplication
  • Individuals need to know how to convert a division problem into a multiplication problem using reciprocals
Pros
  • Uses a timed activity to increase fluency in integer division
  • The answer key shows each problem worked out one step at a time
Cons
  • None
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