Struggling to help students understand what’s really happening when multiplying decimals? This teaching uni makes decimal multiplication visual using three clear, student friendly models. This Canva-editable resource includes a teacher slide deck, student practice pages, and answer keys to support instruction, small groups, and intervention in upper elementary math.

Each model includes a guided example, a “Your Turn” problem, and independent practice, making it easy to support gradual release. The teacher slide deck is ideal for modeling and think-alouds, while the student handouts provide structured practice for whole group, small groups, intervention, or reteaching. All materials are Canva editable so you can easily adjust examples or pacing to fit your students’ needs.

What’s Included

📌 3 visual models for decimal multiplication
📌 Teacher slide deck for instruction and modeling
📌 Student practice handouts with guided and independent problems
📌 Color examples plus printable student templates
📌 Complete answer keys for all student pages

Why You’ll Love It

✨ Makes decimal multiplication visual and concrete
✨ Supports flexible use across instructional settings
✨ Builds understanding before the algorithm
✨ Canva editable for easy customization
✨ Low prep and ready to use

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