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A student of class V performed multiplication of two digit numbers in the following way : 17 x 26 = 17 x (20+ 6) = 340 + 102 = 442 How should the
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A student of class V performed multiplication of two digit numbers in the following way :
17 x 26 = 17 x (20+ 6) = 340 + 102 = 442
How should the teacher evaluate this student ?

A.

The teacher should give her zero marks as this is incorrect method.

B.

The student has adopted a different method and hence should be praised and given full marks for this.

C.

The teacher should deduct some marks for adopting a different algorithm.

D.

The teacher should tell the student to use the same method as taught in the class.

Correct option is B

he student has correctly calculated the product of 17 and 26. The student has used a different method than the one taught in class, but the method is correct and demonstrates a good understanding of place value and multiplication. The teacher should praise the student for their creativity and problem-solving skills, and should also explain the standard method of multiplication so that the student can understand both methods.

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