tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256492698354362046.post6154746604180789687..comments2024-02-27T16:50:02.895+11:00Comments on Authentic Inquiry Maths: Finding Area Using ArraysBruce Ferringtonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07947474361978469990noreply@blogger.comBlogger1125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8256492698354362046.post-9109465220378093542014-09-19T10:58:38.871+10:002014-09-19T10:58:38.871+10:00Hi Bruce,
I love the idea of modeling through base...Hi Bruce,<br />I love the idea of modeling through base-ten blocks because of the foundation built for multiplication with double-digit factors. This allows for building partial products conceptually from the ground up. <br />What if we cut the rods in half and made them "base-five" and students had to write an expression to represent it. 8 * 3 could be (5*3) + (3*3).<br />My wheels are spinning...I'll be back when it clears up a bit.<br />Cheers,<br />GrahamAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com