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Glad you’re enjoying this one!
This is a REALLY complex idea and it takes a lot of careful planning to facilitate these lessons in a way that are clear and concise while not robbing students of their thinking.
Being cautious to use language that references the fraction of the whole or fraction of the remaining part of the driveway is key.
When you shovel a part, then ask for a fraction of the remaining snow covered driveway, this is where the multiplication is “happening”. Be sure to check out the silent solution animations in the guide to help you prepare and keep us posted here 🙂