Curated and Reviewed by
Lesson Planet
This Fraction Multiplication and the Products of Decimals lesson plan also includes:
- Fraction Multiplication and the Products of Decimals: Teacher Version (.doc)
- Fraction Multiplication and the Products of Decimals: Student Version (.pdf)
- Fraction Multiplication and the Products of Decimals: Student Version (.doc)
- Grade 6 Mathematics Module 2: Teacher Materials
- Grade 6 Mathematics Module 2: Student Materials
- Grade 6 Mathematics Module 2: Copy Ready Materials
- Math Fluency Support for Grades 6-8
- Answer Key
- Join to access all included materials
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.
41 Views
25 Downloads
CCSS:
Designed
Concepts
Additional Tags
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