Multiplication of Decimal Numbers

Objectives:

·        To develop an understanding of what multiplication is and how to multiply decimal numbers

·        To practice decimal multiplication problems

·        To become skillful in doing multiplication decimal problems as needed for the GED or other educational goals

Outcomes:

·        To correctly complete a decimal multiplication worksheet

Warm-Up:

To create a worksheet on multiplication of decimal numbers, click here http://www.mathbuilder.com/cgi-bin/m.cgi?FT=2&F=SIX28.   After you finish the first 16 problems on the worksheet, correct it.  If you complete less than 14 correctly of the first 16 problems, go to New Instruction.

New Instruction:

To develop an understanding of multiplication of decimal numbers, click here http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U1L5GL.html.  Do Step 1 through Step 4.   Complete 10 problems on Step 4.

Feedback and Review:

1.  To practice your decimal multiplication problems, click here http://www.kindermagic.com/real_math/dec_mul.html.   Successfully complete 20 problems.

 

2.  To continue practicing your decimal multiplication problems, click here http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/OnlineDecimalMultiplication.html.  Select:  3 by 2, 20 problems, and Horizontal.   Complete the worksheet with a score of 90% correct.

Transfer of Knowledge or Skills:

1.  To create a worksheet on multiplication of decimal problems, click here http://www.mathbuilder.com/cgi-bin/m.cgi?FT=2&F=SIX28.  If you complete less than 14 correct of the 16 problems, go to the following:

·        New Instruction

o       Activity http://www.math.com/school/subject1/lessons/S1U1L5GL.html or

·        Feedback and Review: 

o       Activity 1 http://www.kindermagic.com/real_math/dec_mul.html or

o       Activity 2 http://www.aplusmath.com/Worksheets/OnlineDecimalMultiplication.html

 

 2.  When you have successfully completed this activity, go back to the math home page.