Area model multiplication

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What is area model multiplication?

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A visual method of multiplying numbers using rectangles to represent the factors.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What does each rectangle in an area model represent?

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Each rectangle represents a partial product of the multiplication.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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How do you find the total area in an area model?

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By adding all the partial products together.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is a partial product?

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A product obtained from multiplying one part of a factor by the other factor.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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If you multiply 13 by 7 using an area model, what is one of the partial products?

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The partial product from 10 x 7 is 70.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the multiplication equation for the area model with dimensions 13 and 7?

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13 x 7.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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How do you represent the number 24 in an area model?

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As a rectangle with dimensions that multiply to 24, such as 4 x 6.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the significance of the green rectangle in an area model?

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It represents a specific partial product in the multiplication.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the final answer when using area model multiplication for 13 x 7?

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The final answer is 91.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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How do you determine what goes in the empty box in an area model?

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By calculating the missing partial product based on the other known values.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5