1. T1PM3 Fourth and Fifth November 9, 2010
Dr. Monica Hartman

2. Making Sense of the Multiplication Algorithm
Make up a story for 12 * 4.
Solve your problem at least two different ways using representations.
Can you connect your representation to an algorithm?

3. Making Sense of the Multiplication Algorithm
Make up a story for 28 * 65.
Solve your problem at least two different ways using representations.
Can you connect your representation to an algorithm?

4. Sharing Representations
Norms
Respect one another.
Respect yourself.
Everybody listens to the presenter and tries to make sense of the strategy shown.
Ask questions for clarification.

5. Lampert Article Discussion
Grade level groups
Read: Arithmetic as Problem Solving
What is the learning sequence she uses to teach multiplication of multi-digit numbers?
Can you make sense of the strategies her children use?
Can you explain them to your elbow partner?
Do you agree with her ideas? Why or why not?

6. Design a Problem for Your Students
Design a problem for your own students to solve
Work with your grade level teaching partners

7. Lunch

8. Fluency in Whole Number Multiplication
Concrete
Base Ten Blocks
Representation
Dot Grid
Abstract
A Standard Algorithm

9. Fluency in Whole Number Multiplication
Hand-out

10. Division
Pack Ten Trading Center

11. Division

12. Homework
Make up a problem solving type of problem related to multiplication or division. Make this problem challenging for your students.
Have them draw more than one representation of this problem.
Bring student work to share next time.
Next session is December 3

13. Journal
How do you think your students will respond to the problem you are making up for them?