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 a product in multiplication?

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The result of multiplying two or more numbers together.

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What does expanded form mean?

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A way of writing numbers to show the value of each digit, such as 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 part in a multiplication problem.

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How do you find the area of a rectangle?

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Multiply the length by the width.

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What is the first step in using the Area Model for multiplication?

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Break down each number into its place value.

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What does the term 'array' refer to in multiplication?

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A visual arrangement of objects in rows and columns that helps to understand multiplication.

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What is the purpose of using the Area Model?

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To simplify multiplication by breaking it into smaller, easier calculations.

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If you have a rectangle with a length of 12 and a width of 10, what is the area?

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120 (12 x 10 = 120).

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What is the relationship between multiplication and addition in the Area Model?

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Multiplication can be seen as repeated addition of equal groups.