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Name: Jewin F.
Nudo Course: BEED II - A
Title: Teaching Whole Numbers in Intermediate Grades
Multi-digit Multiplication
Multi-digit Division
Order Of Operations
Exponential Notation
Common Core requires that we teach students strategies before we introduce

them to the traditional algorithms. When it comes to teaching multi-digit multiplication,
it’s common for teachers to focus solely on the partial products method and forget
about the rest. Instead, we try to scaffold our students’ learning first so that they are
ready for both partial products and the traditional algorithm with more concrete
methods.
MULTIPLICATION
1.Open Area Model
The area model demonstrates that when multiplying two numbers, you can find
partial products and add them together to find the overall product.
2.Partial Product Multiplication
Partial product multiplication is the open area model without the boxes. Essentially,
students are completing the exact same steps in the same order, but without the array
format.
3.Distributive Property
Using the distributive property is a multiplication strategy that will later reinforce
another important math skill. Have students break down one of the factors into its
expanded form and then multiply.
4.Chunking Using A Ratio Table
You can use a ratio table to split a factor into chunks (in this case 24 was broken down
into 4 and 20) to find partial products that are then added together to find the final
product. Have students take advantage of friendly math like doubling and multiplying by
10.
It’s important that we are teaching students in the way that they learn best. One method
of scaffolding is to start all concepts in a concrete manner and then work toward a
more abstract manner.
For students to truly be ready for multi-digit multiplication with the traditional algorithm,
they must first go through the strategies that Common Core requires. This requires us
to also teach in the way that students learn best. If you want your students to do well
with multi-digit multiplication, you will need to scaffold the concepts by first starting
with the concrete method.Using just one method will not cut it. Students need this
gradual release with multi-digit multiplication before they’ll be ready or they just won’t
fully understand the concept and be successful.
Even worse, rules that appear to be simple often prove to be deceptively

complex.However, they tend to get stuck when an equation includes both multiplication
AND division.Another reason kids struggle is that even when they understand how to
use order of operations correctly, they don’t apply the rules systematically.
MULTI-DIGIT DIVISION
Partitive Division
In a Partitive division problem, the number of groups is known, and you are solving for
the number in each group.
Measurement Division
In a measurement division problem, the number in each group is known, and you are
solving for the number of groups.
1.Partial Quotient Division
Partial quotient division does exactly what it sounds like – you work to find parts of the
quotient (answer) and then add them together to find the overall quotient. Lastly, partial
quotients are a great tool because students can find the answer in a variety of ways.
2. Equivalent Ratios
This is a great strategy for division that reinforces ratios! This may not work for every
division problem, but it is similar to partial quotients in that you can work in baby steps
to get your quotient. Familiarize your students with these division rules:
Numbers that end in an even number are divisible by 2.
Numbers that end in a 0 and 5 are divisible by 5.
Numbers that end in a 0 are divisible by 10.

Even if your student cannot get all the way down to 1, they can still divide smaller and
more manageable numbers by simplifying. In this example, you can think of it as
partitive division, 25 represents the number in 1 group.
3. Multiplying Up
To use the method of Multiplying Up, rewrite the division problem as a multiplication
problem. Let’s take the example of 1665/15 =111. Multiplying up asks “15 x ___ =
1655?”
4. Repeated Subtraction
Repeated subtraction is similar to multiplying up (and partial quotient) but backwards.

ORDER OF OPERATIONS
What can one use to help students remember order of operations in math?
Yes, PEMDAS means parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and

subtraction. Multiplication and division go together, so you do whichever one comes
first. Same goes to addition and subtraction. A way to remember the order is “Please
Excuse My Dear Aunt Sally".
SHOWING YOUR WORK TIP
Not rewriting the problem after each step makes students prone to error. Here are
three strategies that make showing work fundatory (fun + mandatory):
•Don’t ask for the final answer. Instead, ask what would the problem look like after they
“insert an operation”
•Tell students that you aren’t grading their final answer at all – just their work! This will
make students who are okay with losing credit for not showing their work think again
since they won’t even get credit for their correct answer.
•Try a round table activity! A group of 2-4 students will work on a problem together
rotating through the problem after each step. Teamwork requires every step to be
written down.
Order of Operations Solve and Color – This was a perfect extension activity.
Order of Operations Scavenger Hunt – Scavenger hunts were a favorite in my

classroom since they are self-checking and allow students to move around.
Order of Operations Digital Math Activity – Perfect for an in-class assignment while
worked with small groups.
Exponential Notation
Most teachers begin their lesson by explaining to their class what exponents are, how
they work, and then giving them multiple examples followed by practice problems. Drill
and repeat is utilized to help students memorize the rules and terminology.learn about
exponential notation, including how to write an expression using exponential notation,
simplify an expression written in exponent form, simplify expressions involving
variables and exponential notations, and calculate the value of a term to the power of
zero.
Students will learn about exponential notation as a part of expressions and equations in
8th grade math, and will continue to expand on the knowledge throughout high school.
Strategies of teaching exponential notation
Use Puzzles-Students can channel their inner kid and put together a puzzle while
working on exponent skills.
Hang References - Using posters and word walls is a GREAT way to help students
remember the properties of exponents. If students forget one of the rules, everything
becomes a mess. When you hang references, it makes practicing correctly much easier
for students. These Properties of Exponents Posters are quick and easy to print and
hang in your classroom.
Make it Visual - Encourage students to write down the acronym vertically down their
page and cross off the letter/operations as they solved the problem. Students can be
enormously successful using this strategy.
Use Interactive Notebooks - students strongly prefer their interactive notebooks to

taking notes "the regular way". Having things preprinted helps teacher to ensure they
are copying problems correctly. students love when teachers give them foldables to
organize information .
Clear Up Misconceptions Early - With any topic it's best to clear up misconceptions as
early as possible.
Let Students Work Together - It's always more fun to work with a partner.

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Name: Jewin F.

Nudo Course: BEED II - A

Title: Teaching Whole Numbers in Intermediate Grades

Common Core requires that we teach students strategies before we introduce

1.Open Area Model

Even worse, rules that appear to be simple often prove to be deceptively

1.Partial Quotient Division

Numbers that end in an even number are divisible by 2.

Numbers that end in a 0 and 5 are divisible by 5.

Numbers that end in a 0 are divisible by 10.

Repeated subtraction is similar to multiplying up (and partial quotient) but backwards.

Yes, PEMDAS means parentheses, exponents, multiplication, division, addition, and

SHOWING YOUR WORK TIP

Order of Operations Scavenger Hunt – Scavenger hunts were a favorite in my

Strategies of teaching exponential notation

Use Interactive Notebooks - students strongly prefer their interactive notebooks to

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