Interactive

Properties of Multiplication in Decimal Operations: Balloon Animals

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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
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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
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