Multiplying Decimals by Decimals
Performing multiplication of decimals by decimals, focusing on decimal point placement.
Key Questions
- Justify why multiplying two decimals less than one results in a product smaller than both factors.
- Predict the number of decimal places in the product of two decimals.
- Evaluate the efficiency of using estimation to check the reasonableness of decimal products.
MOE Syllabus Outcomes
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