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3 Strategies for Multiplying Decimals

Are you having trouble understanding and teaching the different strategies for multiplying decimals? One of the most common lines I hear from parents is, "I just don't get this "new math" or "what happened to the math I learned as a kid?" Whether you're a teacher who's having trouble with this, or you're a frustrated parent, I'm going to break it down for you as simply as possible. (Make sure you click here to grab a copy of two sample pages that you can use with your class ... Read More about 3 Strategies for Multiplying Decimals

Halloween Multiplication Task Cards – {FREE}

This is not a trick. I repeat this is not a trick! To celebrate Halloween this year, I'm giving you a set of spooky Halloween Multiplication Task Cards for FREE! Just click here! How's that for a Halloween treat? And here's the best part - there is both a printable and digital version included! They're perfect for face-to-face, virtual, or hybrid learning. Each task card has a creepy crawly spider and a multi-digit whole number multiplication problem. There are 3 x 1 digit, 2 ... Read More about Halloween Multiplication Task Cards – {FREE}

Halloween Decimal Activities

Are you looking for fun decimal review activities to get you and your students into the Halloween spirit? Check out some of my favorite, easy to use, Halloween decimal activities. Decimal Task Cards These task cards are easy to prep and will help your students review the following decimal skills: Activity 1 Ordering Decimals {5.NBT.3b} Task Card Set 1 Comparing Decimals {5.NBT.3b} Rounding Decimals {5.NBT.4} Task Card Set 2 Adding and Subtracting Decimals ... Read More about Halloween Decimal Activities

3 Strategies for Multiplication with Whole Numbers

Did you learn the "traditional method" for multiplication when you were growing up? I was great at memorizing steps and managed to learn this strategy quickly. It wasn't until I started teaching that I realized I didn't exactly understand what I was really doing. Now, we use 3 strategies for multiplication with whole numbers that can help your students master this skill. Kids have various learning styles. Teaching them all 3 strategies will help them to find the one that works ... Read More about 3 Strategies for Multiplication with Whole Numbers

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