standard_description: Construct and interpret two-way frequency tables of data when two categories are associated with each object being classified. Use the two-way table as a sample space to decide if events are independent and to approximate conditional probabilities. For example, collect data from a random sample of students in your school on their favorite subject among math, science, and English. Estimate the probability that a randomly selected student from your school will favor science given that the student is in tenth grade. Do the same for other subjects and compare the results.
problem_activity: Narrative
The purpose of this activity is for students to understand that the standard algorithm for addition can be used with decimals. Students first find the value of a sum of decimals using a strategy that makes sense to them and then see calculations organized using the standard algorithm. They recognize the importance of organizing the calculations and carefully recording any newly composed units.
When students share their explanation of Han's calculations with a partner and revise their work after receiving feedback they critique the reasoning of others and improve their arguments (MP3).
This activity uses
MLR1 Stronger and Clearer Each Time.
Advances: Conversing
Launch
Groups of 2
“Work on the first two problems on your own.”
Activity
5–6 minutes: independent work time
MLR1 Stronger and Clearer Each Time
“Share your description of Han’s work with your partner. Take turns being the speaker and the listener. If you are the speaker, share your ideas and writing so far. If you are the listener, ask questions and give feedback to help your partner improve their work.”
3–5 minutes: structured partner discussion.
Repeat with 2–3 different partners.
“Revise your initial draft based on the feedback you got from your partners.”
2–3 minutes: independent work time
Student Facing
Find the value of
\(5.61 + 2.53\)
. Explain or show your reasoning.
Han used the standard algorithm to add decimals. This is Han’s work. Describe what Han did in each step.
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Use the standard algorithm to find the value of
\(6.62+3.74\)
.
Student Response
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Advancing Student Thinking
If students do not get the correct solution, ask, “What 2 whole numbers will the answer be between?”
Activity Synthesis
“Solve the last problem on your own.”
2–3 minutes: independent work time
“What was helpful about using the standard algorithm?” (It was helpful to line up the numbers and keep track of everything. It was also helpful to add everything in order, step by step.)
“How was the standard algorithm with decimals the same as for whole numbers?” (I add numbers with the same place value and then when I get a new unit, like the 1 here, I write it over the correct place value.)


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