Ep 174: The Most Sophisticated Multiplication Strategy

Our students can learn to approach math problems like mathematicians! In this episode Pam and Kim look at one of the most sophisticated multiplication strategies that many mathematicians use.  Talking Points:Creating an equivalent problem by Doubling and Halving.What makes a problem reasonable to solve without a calculator?Double/Halve; Triple/Find a Third; Quadruple/Find a fourthWhat makes Doubling and Halving one of the most sophisticated multiplication strategiesFlexible Factoring -  for more information see Ep 153Pitfalls of direct teaching and strategyCheck out the Instructional Routine called Relational Thinking at:  mathisfigureoutable.com/relational-thinkingCheck out our social mediaTwitter: @PWHarrisInstagram: Pam Harris_mathFacebook: Pam Harris, author, mathematics educationLinkedin: Pam Harris Consulting LLCRegistration is open for workshops is open for a limited time!https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/workshops