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Commutive and associative properties are the focus of a five-question interactive. Dealing with decimal multiplication and addition, mathematicians solve multiple-choice and true or false questions using a model that moves balloons along a number line that measures distance.
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CCSS:
Adaptable
Concepts
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Instructional Ideas
- Post the discussion question on a classroom blog, direct learners to answer using complete sentences then reply to at least one peer
- Assign the link as a May Do activity for pupils to work when they complete tasks early
- Walk through the interaction with the class, think-aloud the steps needed to take and ask for volunteers for help in solving problems
Classroom Considerations
- Remind learners to reset the model when needed
- Participants should be familiar with properties of operations
Pros
- The balloons are color-coded
- Correct answers are praised
- Hints and information are offered
Cons
- None