Multiplication using the area model

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What is the area model in multiplication?

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The area model is a visual representation of multiplication that breaks down numbers into their place values to simplify the calculation.

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How do you find partial products using the area model?

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To find partial products, break each number into its place values, multiply each part, and then add the results together.

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What is a partial product?

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

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Calculate the partial products for 38 X 16 using the area model.

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300 + 180 + 80 + 48.

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Calculate the partial products for 14 X 76 using the area model.

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700 + 280 + 60 + 24.

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Calculate the partial products for 19 X 48 using the area model.

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400 + 360 + 80 + 72.

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

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The first step is to break down each number into its place values.

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If you have 24 X 5, what are the partial products?

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20 X 5 + 4 X 5 = 100 + 20 = 120.

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What does the area model help students understand about multiplication?

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It helps students visualize how numbers are multiplied and how to break them down into simpler parts.

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Why is it important to learn about partial products?

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Learning about partial products helps students understand the distributive property and how multiplication works.