Name: ________________________________ HR: ___________

Math 7 Checkpoint 3.3 (Multiplying & Dividing

Decimals)
General Outcome: To develop number sense.

1. An area rug is rectangular. Its dimensions are 3.4m by 2.7 m. Find

the area of the rug. (HINT: The formula for the area of a rectangle is A
= l x w)
a) Estimation. Explain your thinking. (Stem C)

b) Calculations / Computations (Stem A)

2.Wyatthad$52.65.Hewantstodividethisamountevenlybetweenhimselfandfourof
hisfriends.Howmuchshouldeachpersonget?(StemA)
a) Estimation. Explain your thinking. (Stem C)

b) Calculations / Computations (Stem A)

Name: ________________________________ HR: ___________

3. How many nickels make up $1.35? Model your answer. (Stem E)

4. Reflect on the mathematical concept: how do you know where to

place the decimal in the answer of a multiplication question? Use an
example to support your explanation. (Stem E)

A: Understands mathematical concepts and relationships

B: Uses mathematical reasoning to analyze and solve problems
C: Explores and develops strategies for mental mathematics and
estimation
D: Develops mathematical procedures and strategies for
computation
E: Models, represents and communicates mathematical ideas

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