The definition of an exemplar is person or thing that is considered as a pattern to be copied. 1  An example of an exemplar is a person that others try to imitate, such as Michael Jackson. 2  An example of an exemplar is a copy of a manuscript. a person or thing regarded as worthy of imitation; model; pattern; archetype. a typical specimen or example. a copy of a book, pamphlet, etc.
What Is an Algorithm? A standard algorithm is a step-by-step way to solve a problem. Here we are going to focus on what a standard algorithm is for basic multi-digit math, although there are many, many algorithms to solve all kinds of different problems. First, let's take it out of math and put it to use for something simple, like baking a cake.
The student makes major errors using the standard algorithm or using strategies based on place value. The student makes one or more of the errors described below when using the standard algorithm. Additionally, the student is unable to use a strategy based on place value or the properties of operations. 1  The student does not regroup numbers when multiplying and puts both the digits in the tens and ones place below the line. The student uses this approach when multiplying the tens and hundreds places as well.