Multiplying decimals can be fun! In this episode Pam and Kim tackle several gnarly problems like 0.77 x 2.4, and have a blast doing it. 
Talking Points: 

  • Building reasoning allows students to be flexible and have fun with decimal multiplication
  • Kim uses percent and money to solve 0.77 x 2.4 with confidence (no need for a calculator)
  • Pam represents her thinking on a ratio table for 0.77 x 2.4
  • Different strategies for 0.77 x 0.24?
  • What about 7.7 x 0.24?
  • Why is thinking and reasoning so important?