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Which of the following is the most appropriate strategy for introducing the concept of multiplication of two decimal numbers in the middle school? 1. Multiplication as repeated addition should emphasized.2. Multiplication as inverse of division should be emphasized.3. The algorithm should be used to introduce the concept.4. The process should be visually represented.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : The process should be visually represented. 

Learning strategy is 'the sum of an individual's preferences for physical, social, emotional, and environmental elements in the course of learning'. Each learner develops his/her strategy to learning which is rooted in his/her interests and habits. Note that:

  • While teaching decimals to students, students should be taught using visual method or aids so that they can understand the concept in a better way.
  • 'Multiplication as repeated addition' can be emphasised when teaching multiplication of non-decimal numbers because repeated addition of decimals can be complicated for students.
  • Algorithm shows how to solve the problem but it does not connect with the real-life meaning of multiplication.
  • Teaching multiplication as 'inverse of division' will not concretely explaining the concept of multiplication.

Hence, the most appropriate strategy is to teach visually.



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