Multiply and Divide, 
Big and Small 
NCCTM 2014 
Amanda Northrup 
anorthrup@haywood.k12.nc.us 
www.linkyy.com/teachandlearn 
@msnorthrup
The Need… 
2 
Ma & Pa Kettle Math
CRA – A Sequence of Instruction 
3 
C = Concrete. Use materials to focus on the 
development of conceptual understanding, while 
starting to make connections to procedures. During 
this stage, students might work with base ten 
blocks, fraction bars, red and yellow chips, tiles, 
cubes, etc...
CRA – A Sequence of Instruction 
4 
R = Representational. Connect the 
previous work with concrete materials to 
other representations, especially drawings. 
Students think more deeply about both 
concepts and procedures. They might use 
circles, tallies, rectangles, drawings, etc...
CRA – A Sequence of Instruction 
5 
A = Abstract. Use previous work with 
materials and drawings to make sense of 
procedures with numbers and symbols.
WHOLE NUMBERS
CRA for 
Multiplying Large Whole Numbers 
7 
Concrete… 
36 x 4 
36 x 24
CRA for 
Multiplying Large Whole Numbers 
8 
How would you use representational? 
36 x 4 
36 x 24
CRA for 
Multiplying Large Whole Numbers 
9 
Now for abstract 
36 x 4 
Any abstract method should MAKE SENSE based on what we learned from 
the concrete and representational strategies. 
If we can’t explain the connection for the strategy, we shouldn’t be using it.
CRA for 
Multiplying Large Whole Numbers 
10 
Abstract strategies for 
36 x 4  36 x 24  436 x 24 
• Partial products 
• Array 
• Repeated addition 
• Lattice 
• Standard algorithm (5th grade)
CRA for 
Division with Whole Numbers 
11 
Concrete – 
Use 15 chips to show 15 divided by 5
CRA for 
Division with Whole Numbers 
12 
Concrete 
78  3
CRA for 
Division with Whole Numbers 
13 
Concrete: Use base ten blocks to show 78  3
CRA for 
Division with Whole Numbers 
14 
Representational: 
Show 78  3 using a drawing 
Circle division: 672  5
CRA for 
Division with Whole Numbers 
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CRA for 
Division with Whole Numbers 
16 
Abstract: 
672  5 
Try it with more than one algorithm
DECIMALS
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
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How could you model 
3 x 0.4 
using concrete materials?
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
19 
How could you model 3 x 0.4 
using a picture? 
0.4 + 0.4 + 0.4 = 1.2
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
20 
0.1 x 0.1 
Things to think about: 
• What is 1 x 0.1? (Justify your answer) 
• Will our answer be more or less? 
• What is ½ of 0.1 
• Will our answer be more or less? 
• What could the context be?
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
21 
How could you model 0.1 x 0.1 
using concrete materials?
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
22 
How could you model 
0.1 x 0.1 
using a picture?
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
23 
What about the standard algorithm? 
Solve these using only repeated addition 
and/or decimal grids: 
3 x 7 3 x 0.7 7 x 0.03 
What do you notice stays the same? 
What differences do you notice?
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
24 
What do you notice stays the same? 
What differences do you notice? 
34 x 78 = 2652 
3.4 x 0.78 = 2.652 
34 x 7.8 = 265.2
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
25 
Using reasoning to place the decimal – 
Define a context for 7.9 x 4.6 
Let’s find the digits. 
7.9 x 4.6 = 3 6 3 4 
0.3634 
3.634 
36.34 
363.4
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
26 
What reasoning can you use to place the 
decimal? 
7.9 x 4.6 = 3 6 3 4 
8 x 5 = 40 
7 x 5 = 35 
7 x 4 = 28 
8 x 4 = 32
Strategies for Multiplying Decimals 
27 
What reasoning can you use to place the 
decimal? 
5 1 4 4 
64.3 x 0.8 = 
64 x 1 = 64 
60 x 1 = 60 
64 x ½ = 32 
60 x ½ = 30
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
28 
What’s the context? 
0.9  3 
What’s the concrete model?
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
29 
What’s the context? 
0.9  3 
How could you draw a pictorial model?
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
30 
What’s the context? 
2  0.5 
What’s the concrete model? 
1 2 3 4
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
31 
2  0.5 
How could you draw a pictorial model?
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
32 
What do you notice? What is tricky here? 
Why do these results make sense? 
0.2  4 = 0.05 4  0.2 = 20
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
33 
Using reasoning to place the decimal – 
33.8  13 
Let’s find the digits. 
33.8  13 = 2 6 
0.26 
2.6 
26 
260
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
34 
What reasoning can you use to place the 
decimal? 
33.8  13 = 2 6 
30  10 = 3 
30  15 = 2 
36  12 = 3
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
35 
Using reasoning to place the decimal – 
97.5  6.5 
Let’s find the digits. 
97.5  6.5 = 1 5 
150 
15 
1.5 
0.15
Strategies for Dividing Decimals 
36 
What reasoning can you use to place the 
decimal? 
97.5  6.5 = 1 5 
90  10 = 9 
100  10 = 10 
100  5 = 20 
90  5 = 18
FRACTIONS
A Context to Consider: 
38 
Half of Jimmy’s garden is roses. Of the 
roses, two-thirds are red. What fraction of 
Jimmy’s whole garden is red roses? 
Model with CONCRETE materials: 
Fraction bars; Paper strip 
2 
1 
2 of 
3
Multiplying Fractions 
39 
How can you use a drawing to represent 
this problem? 
2 
1 
2  
3
Multiplying Fractions 
40 
What’s the context? 
2 
1 
3  
4 
How can you use concrete objects to 
model this problem?
Multiplying Fractions 
41 
How can you use a drawing to represent 
this problem? 
2 
1 
3  
4 
When and how do you introduce the 
standard algorithm for multiplying 
fractions?
Multiplying Fractions 
42 
What’s the context? 
2 
1 1 
2 2  
3 
How can you use concrete objects to 
model this problem?
Multiplying Fractions 
43 
How can you use a drawing to represent 
this problem? 
2 
1 1 
2 2  
3 
What algorithms can you use for 
multiplying with mixed numbers?
Multiplying Fractions 
44 
2 
1 1 
2 2  
3 
What algorithms can 
you use for multiplying 
with mixed numbers?
Multiplying Fractions 
45 
Tasks like this are important for developing 
reasoning: 
Use words and numbers to explain whether the 
product is larger or smaller than the underlined 
factor. 
1 
1 
2 
18 x 1 16 x 36 x ½ 
2 
72 x ½ x 
2 
2 
3 
1 
2 
3
Division with Fractions 
46 
It’s all about reasoning! Use only pictures 
and words to solve these problems. 
1. Choose a problem 
2. Solve and discuss with your partner 
3. Flag any problems you would like to 
debrief with the group 
4. Move to any other problem
Division with Fractions 
47 
How do these problems differ? 
Write a context for each. 
Draw a representation for each. 
½  5 5  ½
Multiply and Divide, 
Big and Small 
NCCTM 2014 
Amanda Northrup 
anorthrup@haywood.k12.nc.us 
www.linkyy.com/teachandlearn 
@msnorthrup

Multiply and Divide, Big and Small

  • 1.
    Multiply and Divide, Big and Small NCCTM 2014 Amanda Northrup anorthrup@haywood.k12.nc.us www.linkyy.com/teachandlearn @msnorthrup
  • 2.
    The Need… 2 Ma & Pa Kettle Math
  • 3.
    CRA – ASequence of Instruction 3 C = Concrete. Use materials to focus on the development of conceptual understanding, while starting to make connections to procedures. During this stage, students might work with base ten blocks, fraction bars, red and yellow chips, tiles, cubes, etc...
  • 4.
    CRA – ASequence of Instruction 4 R = Representational. Connect the previous work with concrete materials to other representations, especially drawings. Students think more deeply about both concepts and procedures. They might use circles, tallies, rectangles, drawings, etc...
  • 5.
    CRA – ASequence of Instruction 5 A = Abstract. Use previous work with materials and drawings to make sense of procedures with numbers and symbols.
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    CRA for MultiplyingLarge Whole Numbers 7 Concrete… 36 x 4 36 x 24
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    CRA for MultiplyingLarge Whole Numbers 8 How would you use representational? 36 x 4 36 x 24
  • 9.
    CRA for MultiplyingLarge Whole Numbers 9 Now for abstract 36 x 4 Any abstract method should MAKE SENSE based on what we learned from the concrete and representational strategies. If we can’t explain the connection for the strategy, we shouldn’t be using it.
  • 10.
    CRA for MultiplyingLarge Whole Numbers 10 Abstract strategies for 36 x 4  36 x 24  436 x 24 • Partial products • Array • Repeated addition • Lattice • Standard algorithm (5th grade)
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    CRA for Divisionwith Whole Numbers 11 Concrete – Use 15 chips to show 15 divided by 5
  • 12.
    CRA for Divisionwith Whole Numbers 12 Concrete 78  3
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    CRA for Divisionwith Whole Numbers 13 Concrete: Use base ten blocks to show 78  3
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    CRA for Divisionwith Whole Numbers 14 Representational: Show 78  3 using a drawing Circle division: 672  5
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    CRA for Divisionwith Whole Numbers 15
  • 16.
    CRA for Divisionwith Whole Numbers 16 Abstract: 672  5 Try it with more than one algorithm
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    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 18 How could you model 3 x 0.4 using concrete materials?
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    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 19 How could you model 3 x 0.4 using a picture? 0.4 + 0.4 + 0.4 = 1.2
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    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 20 0.1 x 0.1 Things to think about: • What is 1 x 0.1? (Justify your answer) • Will our answer be more or less? • What is ½ of 0.1 • Will our answer be more or less? • What could the context be?
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    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 21 How could you model 0.1 x 0.1 using concrete materials?
  • 22.
    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 22 How could you model 0.1 x 0.1 using a picture?
  • 23.
    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 23 What about the standard algorithm? Solve these using only repeated addition and/or decimal grids: 3 x 7 3 x 0.7 7 x 0.03 What do you notice stays the same? What differences do you notice?
  • 24.
    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 24 What do you notice stays the same? What differences do you notice? 34 x 78 = 2652 3.4 x 0.78 = 2.652 34 x 7.8 = 265.2
  • 25.
    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 25 Using reasoning to place the decimal – Define a context for 7.9 x 4.6 Let’s find the digits. 7.9 x 4.6 = 3 6 3 4 0.3634 3.634 36.34 363.4
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    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 26 What reasoning can you use to place the decimal? 7.9 x 4.6 = 3 6 3 4 8 x 5 = 40 7 x 5 = 35 7 x 4 = 28 8 x 4 = 32
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    Strategies for MultiplyingDecimals 27 What reasoning can you use to place the decimal? 5 1 4 4 64.3 x 0.8 = 64 x 1 = 64 60 x 1 = 60 64 x ½ = 32 60 x ½ = 30
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 28 What’s the context? 0.9  3 What’s the concrete model?
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 29 What’s the context? 0.9  3 How could you draw a pictorial model?
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 30 What’s the context? 2  0.5 What’s the concrete model? 1 2 3 4
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 31 2  0.5 How could you draw a pictorial model?
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 32 What do you notice? What is tricky here? Why do these results make sense? 0.2  4 = 0.05 4  0.2 = 20
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 33 Using reasoning to place the decimal – 33.8  13 Let’s find the digits. 33.8  13 = 2 6 0.26 2.6 26 260
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 34 What reasoning can you use to place the decimal? 33.8  13 = 2 6 30  10 = 3 30  15 = 2 36  12 = 3
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 35 Using reasoning to place the decimal – 97.5  6.5 Let’s find the digits. 97.5  6.5 = 1 5 150 15 1.5 0.15
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    Strategies for DividingDecimals 36 What reasoning can you use to place the decimal? 97.5  6.5 = 1 5 90  10 = 9 100  10 = 10 100  5 = 20 90  5 = 18
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    A Context toConsider: 38 Half of Jimmy’s garden is roses. Of the roses, two-thirds are red. What fraction of Jimmy’s whole garden is red roses? Model with CONCRETE materials: Fraction bars; Paper strip 2 1 2 of 3
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    Multiplying Fractions 39 How can you use a drawing to represent this problem? 2 1 2  3
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    Multiplying Fractions 40 What’s the context? 2 1 3  4 How can you use concrete objects to model this problem?
  • 41.
    Multiplying Fractions 41 How can you use a drawing to represent this problem? 2 1 3  4 When and how do you introduce the standard algorithm for multiplying fractions?
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    Multiplying Fractions 42 What’s the context? 2 1 1 2 2  3 How can you use concrete objects to model this problem?
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    Multiplying Fractions 43 How can you use a drawing to represent this problem? 2 1 1 2 2  3 What algorithms can you use for multiplying with mixed numbers?
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    Multiplying Fractions 44 2 1 1 2 2  3 What algorithms can you use for multiplying with mixed numbers?
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    Multiplying Fractions 45 Tasks like this are important for developing reasoning: Use words and numbers to explain whether the product is larger or smaller than the underlined factor. 1 1 2 18 x 1 16 x 36 x ½ 2 72 x ½ x 2 2 3 1 2 3
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    Division with Fractions 46 It’s all about reasoning! Use only pictures and words to solve these problems. 1. Choose a problem 2. Solve and discuss with your partner 3. Flag any problems you would like to debrief with the group 4. Move to any other problem
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    Division with Fractions 47 How do these problems differ? Write a context for each. Draw a representation for each. ½  5 5  ½
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    Multiply and Divide, Big and Small NCCTM 2014 Amanda Northrup anorthrup@haywood.k12.nc.us www.linkyy.com/teachandlearn @msnorthrup

Editor's Notes

  • #12 Take pics of representations – 5 groups of 3, 3 groups of 5, a 3x5 array How is division related to multiplication? Do all of these representations have the same meaning? Emphasize that a context can help us understand the meaning of division (and create a matching representation)
  • #14 Do and discuss Show video of my students solving this problem
  • #15 Do and discuss connection between the representational strategies and the previous work with blocks. If time, demonstrate this problem on iPad app “Dare to Share” as well Using Explain Everything demo circle division for 78 divided by 3, then challenge group with 672 / 5
  • #17 Allow participants time to solve and discuss, then present their strategies.
  • #20 Handouts – decimal grids, number lines
  • #21 Ample discussion here to work out the meaning of multiplication in this context.
  • #22 Ample discussion before clicking to reveal images Note – model with the blocks how these are done concrete
  • #25  The digits are the same. The only uncertainty is – where does the decimal go? How can we use reasoning to determine where to place the decimal?
  • #26 Step through each.
  • #27 Solicit ideas. Common possibilities included after click
  • #28 Solicit ideas. Common possibilities included after click Before moving on, note that the next lesson would have the students solve several problems using reasoning – then analyze them to look for patterns. Students DISCOVER the algorithm of counting decimal places this way
  • #29 .3 in each of 3 groups
  • #30 Circles Decimal grids Number line Bar model
  • #31 Notice that we are now dividing a whole number by a decimal instead of dividing a decimal by a whole number. How does that change things in the problem?
  • #32 Number line Bar model Why won’t circle division work here?
  • #33 Number lines can help understand why one quotient is so small, and one is so large
  • #34 Step through each one
  • #35 Solicit ideas. Common possibilities included after click
  • #36 Step through each one
  • #37 Solicit ideas. Common possibilities included after click This one is especially challenging because the decimal isn’t needed for the quotient. Point out the common misconception that the algorithm of counting decimal places doesn’t work here, as in multiplication. Invite discussion on this point. Goal end time – 3:30
  • #40 Note both area model and bar model if no one else mentions these
  • #42 Note both area model and bar model if no one else mentions these
  • #44 Note and demonstrate the use of area model algorithm if no one else does A good time to demonstrate Think Blocks app – Fractions Version
  • #45 Note and demonstrate the use of area model algorithm if no one else does A good time to demonstrate Think Blocks app – Fractions Version
  • #46 Talk through each example End goal time (2:30 + break)
  • #47 10 problems are posted around the room for groups to solve (20 mins) Debrief with an emphasis on pictures for problems 1, 2, 4, and 5 End goal time is 4:05
  • #48 Note the tendency of students to look for a rule/short cut which causes problems when ½ div by 5 is much different than 5 div by ½ Allow time to work independently, share in group, and discuss