Area Model Multiplication

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What is the Area Model in multiplication?

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A visual representation that breaks down multiplication into smaller, more manageable parts using rectangles.

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What is the product in multiplication?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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How do you find the product using the Area Model?

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By adding the areas of the smaller rectangles that represent the factors.

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What does the term 'factor' mean in multiplication?

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A number that is multiplied by another number to get a product.

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What is the first step in using the Area Model?

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Divide the numbers into their place values.

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If you have 4 x 343, what does 343 represent in the Area Model?

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It represents the total area that is being multiplied by 4.

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What is the final step after calculating the areas in the Area Model?

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Add all the areas together to find the total product.

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What is repeated addition?

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A method of adding the same number multiple times, which is equivalent to multiplication.

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What is an array in multiplication?

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A visual representation of multiplication using rows and columns.

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How can you check your work after using the Area Model?

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By multiplying the factors directly to see if you get the same product.