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 problems into smaller, more manageable parts, using rectangles to represent the factors.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What does the term 'product' mean in multiplication?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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

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Break down each factor into its place value.

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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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Add the areas of all the smaller rectangles created by the factors.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 12 and a width of 5?

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60 (Area = length x width)

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CCSS.4.MD.A.3

CCSS.3.MD.C.7B

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What is the answer to the problem 48 x 12?

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576

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the answer to the problem 35 x 46?

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1,610

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What product will go in box C if the area model represents 30 x 40?

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1,200 (30 x 40 = 1,200)

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What product will be in box A if the area model represents 9 x 20?

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180 (9 x 20 = 180)

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the purpose of breaking down numbers in area model multiplication?

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To simplify the multiplication process by using smaller, easier calculations.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5