Build spreadsheet skills while investigating decimal multiplication. An open-ended task asks learners to edit a spreadsheet to create a multiplication table for decimals. Provided with a specific interval, pupils create formulas that populate the rows and columns of the table.

Concepts

decimals, multiplying decimals, intervals, formulas

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Partner with additional tasks in the same series
• Have pupils create their work in an electronic spreadsheet

Classroom Considerations

• Expects a basic understanding of the function of spreadsheets

Pros

• Offers sample solutions in an answer document
• Provides the resource in an editable format

Cons

• None

Common Core

5.NBT.B.7