As you consider the following problem, remember that your response should be more about your thought process and self$-$talk $($thinking about your thinking$)$ than it should be about the steps or algorithm you use to solve the problem. Be more descriptive about your thoughts, and include less about the math involved.

Solve the following problems mentally or manually $($without a calculator$).$

$4\mathrm{.}306$ x $1,000,000=$

$4\mathrm{.}306$ x $0\mathrm{.}001=$

As you work through each problem, consider the following:

What are your initial thoughts?

Describe your approach to the problem. $($Include your reasoning behind the approach or how you decided on it$.$ You do not need to include an explanation of each step unless you feel it has to do with your thinking.$)$

As you work out the problem, are your thoughts generally positive or negative? Give an example of them.

Did you get stuck? What did you do or tell yourself?

Can you think of another way to solve the problem?

Check your work with a calculator? Were you successful? If not, can you identify where you made your mistake $($a great way to practice Growth Mindset, by the way!$)?$

What might you need to remember or learn in order to become more successful or efficient at multiplying decimals?