Think Multiplication

What happens when we multiply by decimals?

Process - describe process - discuss what they think

Video of 2 numbers with decimals
http://www.mathsisfun.com/numbers/decimals-multiplying-animation.html

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Test knowledge
http://www.studyladder.co.uk/resources/teacher/mathematics/activity/4248?retUrl=%2Fresources%2Fteacher%2Fmathematics%2Ftopic%2Ffractions-and-decimals-444

Do sheets
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Why do we need to understand multiplication ?

Here is one example -
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/using-multiplication-to-create-models-at-legoland/840.html

http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/problem-solving-how-many-chairs-are-needed/1799.html

How many seats?
http://www.bbc.co.uk/learningzone/clips/arrangement-of-stadium-seating/5014.html


What rules can we think of to help with multiplication? - Capture on BIG Sheet

How can these help with solving BIGGER SUMS?



Game - balloons
http://www.primarygames.co.uk/pg3/mwipe/mwipe.swf