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Why canÕt students use the traditional algorithm for multiplication and division if they understand it?

April 26, 2017ALGORITHM division multiplication students traditional understand

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Why canÕt students use the traditional algorithm for multiplication and division if they understand it?

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Once the teacher is sure that the student understands and is secure in using the algorithm then the student can use it. This does not mean that student has to use this as their one and only way to solve all problems. It is our hope that students gain flexibility with multiplication and division strategies so they have the ability to choose the most efficient strategy for a given situation.