Area Model Multiplication (Summer Bridge)

Front

What is the area model in multiplication?

Back

The area model is a visual representation of multiplication that breaks down numbers into parts to make it easier to calculate the product.

Front

How do you find the area of a rectangle?

Back

Area = length × width.

Front

What is a partial product?

Back

A partial product is the result of multiplying one part of a number by another number in a multiplication problem.

Front

What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

Back

The product is the result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

Front

Calculate the area of a rectangle with length 5 and width 3.

Back

Area = 5 × 3 = 15.

Front

What is the first step in using the area model for multiplication?

Back

Break down each number into its place value.

Front

If you multiply 20 by 30 using the area model, what are the partial products?

Back

20 × 30 = (20 × 30) = 600.

Front

What is the value of Area A in the multiplication of 46 × 38 using the area model?

Back

Area A = 1,200.

Front

What is the value of Area B in the multiplication of 46 × 38 using the area model?

Back

Area B = 180.

Front

What is the value of Area C in the multiplication of 46 × 38 using the area model?

Back

Area C = 320.