The Van de Walle Dot Matrix: A tool to support concepts from counting to multiplying polynomials

Resource ID#: 211962 Type: Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

General Information

Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): K, 1, 2, 3, 4, 9
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Keywords: dot matrix, counting, skip counting, multiplication, multiplication facts, math facts, area model, multiplying polynomials manipulative
Instructional Component Type(s): Perspectives Video: Teaching Idea

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