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Multiplication and Division Word Problems Made Easy Lesson PlanMultiplication and Division Word Problems Made Easy Lesson Plan
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Multiplication and Division Word Problems Made Easy

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Marbles to learn math? What fun! Discuss the rules of multiplication and division when applied to whole numbers, decimals, and fractions. Small groups use6 marbles to design different types of multiplication and division problems, and explain why it is multiplication or division.

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multiplication whole numbers, multiplication, whole numbers, numbers

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whole numbers, illustrate array, real-world problems, multiply fraction by whole number, divide fraction by whole number, math
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4th - 6th
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Math
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