standard_description: Read, write, and compare decimals to thousandths.
problem_activity: Stage 3: Two-digit Factors
Required Preparation
Materials to Gather
Paper clips
Two-color counters
Materials to Copy
Blackline Masters
Five in a Row Multiplication and Division Stage 3 Gameboard

Narrative
Students multiply using two-digit factors. Partner A chooses two numbers and places a paper clip on each number. They multiply the numbers and place a counter on the product. Partner B moves one of the paper clips to a different number, multiplies the numbers, and places a counter on the product. Students take turns moving one paper clip, finding the product, and covering it with a counter.
Additional Information
Each group of 2 needs 25 two-color counters and 2 paper clips.


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