Multiplying a Whole Number by a Decimal

​Agenda:
Explore how to multiply with decimals
Discuss our strategies
practice multiplying with decimals

​Long term goal
I can fluently multiply with multi-digit whole numbers and with decimals to the hundredths.

​Today I will multiply a whole number by a decimal, so I can progress to multiplying a multi-digit decimal number by a multi-digit decimal number.  I know I have it, when I can fluently and accurately multiply a whole number by a decimal number and check and correct my work. 

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What are we learning about?

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Why are we learning how to multiply a whole number by a decimal or when might we use multiplying a whole number by a decimal?

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How do you know you have learned it?

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What skill or skills do you think you should know when multiplying with decimals?

​How did you solve the problem?
Did your method work?
If your method did not work, explain why it didn't work?

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Reflect:

What patterns do you see in the factors and products in the equation?

Let's Practice Some more!!!

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$$3\times0.2$$

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$$3\times0.03$$

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$$4\times1.18$$

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$$16\times6.4$$

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$$1.7\times.3$$

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Homework: Fluency and Skill Practice 1-10