Lesson Plan

Fraction Multiplication and the Products of Decimals

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Class members come up with a hypothesis on the number of decimal digits in the product of two decimals. Learners work in groups to complete several decimal multiplication problems. The results help groups develop a conjecture on the relationship between the decimal digits in the factors and the product. 

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Instructional Ideas
  • Discuss proper etiquette when listening to other presenters
Classroom Considerations
  • Activity requires large poster paper and markers
  • Learners should be proficient with estimation strategies
  • 11th lesson of a 21-part module
Pros
  • Includes reproducible worksheets for each part of the lesson
  • Fosters presentation skills in addition to math skills
Cons
  • None
Common Core