Area model multiplication

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What is area model multiplication?

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A strategy for multiplying numbers using a visual representation that breaks numbers into parts.

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What is expanded form?

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A way to write numbers by showing the value of each digit. For example, 1543 = 1000 + 500 + 40 + 3.

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What is a partial product?

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The result of multiplying one part of a number by another number in area model multiplication.

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What does the green rectangle represent in an area model?

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It represents a specific partial product in the multiplication process.

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How do you find the total product in area model multiplication?

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By adding all the partial products together.

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What is the first step in area model multiplication?

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Break the numbers into their place values.

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What is the purpose of using an area model?

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To visualize multiplication and understand how numbers combine.

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What is the final step of finding the product in area model multiplication?

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Add all the partial products together.

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What is the difference between area model multiplication and traditional multiplication?

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Area model multiplication uses a visual representation, while traditional multiplication uses algorithms.

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What is the term for the numbers being multiplied?

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Factors.