It is quite common to teach multiplication through repeated addition such as 2+2+2+2+2=10 to learn 2×5=10. However, this way of teaching is only part of what multiplicative thinking involves. For students to develop a deeper understanding of multiplication, teachers should consider engaging students in multiplicative double counting.
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How to Build Students’ Multiplicative Reasoning Skills
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