Multiplication and Division Concepts 153Successful Strategies
To be successful with the near tens multiplication concept,
students must have ownership of multiplying and dividing
ten. The near tens concept builds upon what students know
about multiplying and dividing tens. For many students,
using a multiplication chart helps them to see and apply the
near tens concept.
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Questions at Different Levels of Cognitive Demand
Recall: What is 9 x 10?
Comprehension: How could you use a near ten to
solve 9 x 6?
Application: How would you show the near tens
concept with manipulatives?
Analysis: Which problems invite the near tens
concept?
Evaluation: When is it ineffective to use the near tens
concept?
Synthesis: How would you teach the near tens concept
to someone who did not know it?EASYCOMPLEX