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  Case: Multiplication Dilemma
Mrs. Starks, is a fourth grade teacher that has been teaching fourth grade for several years. She has one particular student that quite does not understand how to multiply a three-digit number by a one digit number. She also has offered small group and one on one help to this student, but he still does not understand the concept of regrouping when multiplying. What are some ways that Mrs. Starks can get her student to understand multiplying a three-digit number by a one digit number?
Solution: (Rates are posted for this solution!)
Mrs. Starks could use place value models to help the student understand three-digit numbers multiplied by one digit numbers. Using these models will help the student get a better understanding of the regrouping and will help them understand how to multiply the numbers. When using the place value model they can draw groups of the topic factor and then repeat it the number of times that you are multiplying. You can also expand the number and then multiply it to create partial products, then add them together for the answer.
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This solution is very useful when trying to understand how to solve multiplication problems that involve multiplying a three-digit number by a one digit number. When a student gets the hang of using partial products to solve multiplication problems, finding the product will be easier.
Rated On: October 15, 2014 8:04 pm
Rated By: aZazaD
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Place value would be a great way to show this concept.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 1:40 pm
Rated By: VyQyte
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: place value models and other tactile objects are great ideas to further the understanding of multiplication.
Rated On: October 16, 2014 7:41 pm
Rated By: ehaZeb
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Multiplying with expanding notation is a way to break down the task to better understand the value and number systems. Using models is another concrete way to better understand the abstract process of multiplying. The suggestions are relevant and practical.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 11:32 am
Rated By: BuqeNu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I think this is a great idea and I would use it in my classroom. Using place value models is a great idea because it is something the student is already familiar with. I also like the idea of using visual activities to help the student to grasp the idea. Often times showing students how they to solve a problem visually helps them to understand better.
Rated On: October 18, 2014 9:00 pm
Rated By: esaSaV
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I would use this solution.
Rated On: October 19, 2014 12:01 am
Rated By: puQuZu
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: I agree this a great explanation of a an alternative strategy that can be used
Rated On: October 22, 2014 1:27 am
Rated By: Thomas Anderson
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: This is an excellent response. I will definitely implement this in my classroom.
Rated On: July 9, 2017 1:37 am
Rated By: aByveM
 
     
     
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The suggested solution is respectful of the individual (student) Yes
The suggested solution is relevant to the case Yes
The suggested solution is reasonable (easy) for the teacher to implement Yes
The suggested solution is likely to solve the problem/issue Yes
The suggested solution is original Yes
Comments: Yes! Love it!!
Rated On: October 13, 2022 3:55 pm
Rated By: VuBytu