Area Model Multiplication

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What is Area Model Multiplication?

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A visual method for multiplying numbers using rectangles to represent the factors.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What does the area of a rectangle represent in multiplication?

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The area represents the product of the two numbers being multiplied.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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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 product of 4 and 3 using the area model?

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12, represented by a rectangle with length 4 and width 3.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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If a rectangle has a length of 5 and a width of 2, what is its area?

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10, because 5 x 2 = 10.

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

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Draw a rectangle and divide it into smaller sections based on the factors.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the product of 6 and 7 using the area model?

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42, represented by a rectangle with length 6 and width 7.

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What does each box in an area model represent?

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Each box represents a part of the total product based on the factors.

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How can you check your work after using the area model?

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Add the areas of all the boxes together to find the total product.

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What is the product of 12 and 8 using the area model?

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96, represented by a rectangle with length 12 and width 8.

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