Understanding Multiplication with Whole Numbers, Fractions, and Decimals - An Interview with Brittany Hege

Making Math Moments That Matter

Are you struggling to help your students truly understand multiplication, beyond just memorizing math facts?

In this episode Brittany Hege from Mix and Math is here to share insights into how you can strengthen students’ multiplication skills. This episode dives deep into practical strategies for teaching multiplication in grades 3-6 using models that connect concrete and abstract thinking. Brittany will share the details of her upcoming Make Math Moments Summit session on multiplication.

Whether you're dealing with students' struggles or aiming to strengthen your own approach, this discussion offers insights into creating "light bulb moments" in math.

• Learn how to use the area model effectively to help students visualize and understand multiplication concepts.
• Discover strategies that connect procedural knowledge with conceptual understanding to foster deeper learning.
• Gain insights into how multiplication forms the foundation for higher-level math and how to teach it across grade levels.

Tune in now to get a sneak peek into Brittany’s upcoming virtual summit and transform your multiplication lessons!

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