Area model multiplication

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What is area model multiplication?

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A visual representation of multiplication that breaks down numbers into parts to make it easier to multiply.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is expanded form?

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A way to write a number by showing the value of each digit. For example, 1543 in expanded form is 1000 + 500 + 40 + 3.

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CCSS.4.NBT.A.2

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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 multiplication.

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CCSS.3.OA.A.1

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How do you find the product using the area model?

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You calculate the partial products and then add them together.

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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 the numbers into their place values.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the final step in area model multiplication?

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Add all the partial products together to get the final product.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the difference between area model multiplication and repeated addition?

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Area model multiplication visualizes multiplication as an area, while repeated addition adds the same number multiple times.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the purpose of using an area model?

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To help visualize and understand the multiplication process better.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5

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What is the area of a rectangle in the context of area model multiplication?

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The area is found by multiplying the length and width, which represents the two numbers being multiplied.

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CCSS.4.NBT.B.5