Module 4 Discussion Forum on Understanding Multiplication

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Assessment

This activity will assess the following learning objectives:

Compute addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division problems using various strategies with or without technology.
Be able to connect the current Louisiana Students Standards, and NCTM standards to course content.
Express mathematical ideas clearly and correctly both orally and in writing, for purposes of mathematics instruction;
Apply problem-solving strategies to a variety of mathematical problems

Forum Instructions

[ADOPTING INSTRUCTOR: Remove or Edit the following instructions as desired].

In a post below, respond to the following prompt. Then, you must respond to (X) of your classmates' posts. After you post a response, you will be able to see other responses. You are not required to post more than once, but feel free to respond to other posts and engage with your classmates.

Your [first] post is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. Your response to another student is due on [day of week] by [time] CST. [Adjust for number of posts required.]

Your response should be at least 3-4 complete sentences. Feel free to write your response as a discussion between you and the student. You are encouraged to include images of manipulatives in your explanation. (If desired, use Polypad Amplify Classroom to create images.) Use good English grammar, correct punctuation, and complete sentences. As a teacher you will be expected to speak and write with correct grammar, so you might as well start practicing now!

When responding to other students, a simple “I agree” or “Yes” or “LOL” will not count. Please think about the questions and your peers' responses and reply thoughtfully and courteously, according to netiquette rules. Some possible responses are sharing what parts of your peer's explanation helped your understanding or asking questions about pieces of their explanation you find unclear. Remember, all of you are new to explaining mathematics with words and this is your chance to build up that skill before you step into the classroom!

Disclaimer: Polypad Amplify Classroom is a third party, interactive learning & teaching platform and is in no way affiliated with this institution.

Prompt

Imagine you’re introducing multiplication to a class. How would you use an illustration of a real-world example to help them understand that "4 × 3" means four groups of three? How could you extend the lesson to show that "3 × 4" gives the same total? What does this teach students about the commutative property of multiplication?

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