4.4D

=4.4D= =The students are expected to use multiplication to solve problems (no more than two digits times two digits without technology). =

This SE does not have any other combinations from which it is tested; however, it is important for the teacher to remember that there are two main issues with this SE. There may be students who struggle with the algorithm and others who struggle with determining when to use multiplication to solve a problem. You must make sure that your instruction includes both aspects for student success.

There are several methods of teaching students how to multiply 2 digit by 2 digit numbers. CScope does a good job of presenting three different methods: box or partial products, lattice, and traditional. Students do need enough practice with these various methods to be able to choose which method is best for him or her. Teachers do need to make sure that the students are given plenty of opportunities to practice the algorithm, but note that this can be dangerous if the students are not being actively monitored. If a student is given a worksheet with 20 problems and continually makes the same procedural error over and over, he or she has successfully learned a misconception. It is much more difficult to unlearn something than it is to learn it. Monitor, monitor, monitor...or allow students to pair up and check each other using games, etc. They'll still get the practice but will have someone watching to make sure they are not learning the incorrect procedure.

Teaching students how to select the correct operation to solve a problem is another important aspect of this SE. The CScope lessons for 4.4D include instruction in this area as well. Teachers should take special care to use good instructional practices like using think alouds, providing plenty of opportunities for the students to make applications, purposefully linking students' prior learning with certain like-problems, providing multiple opportuniites for the students to explain their thinking/process, and by teaching problem solving strategies such as drawing a picture to help them be successful.

==In order to make sure students have mastered this Readiness SE completely, teachers may need to enhance lessons, integrate this SE with PE/Art/Music lessons, create classroom or campus bulletin boards that highlight this SE, or plan for intervention and small group instruction.==