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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What does each box in an area model represent?

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Each box represents a partial product of the multiplication.

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

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Add all the partial products together.

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What is a partial product?

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A product obtained from multiplying one part of a factor by the other factor.

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If you multiply 3 by 4 using an area model, what is the total area?

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12, because 3 times 4 equals 12.

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

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

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In the area model, if one factor is 10 and the other is 3, what are the partial products?

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30, because 10 times 3 equals 30.

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What is the purpose of using an area model in multiplication?

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To visualize the multiplication process and understand how numbers combine.

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How can you represent the multiplication of 12 by 15 in an area model?

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Break 12 into 10 and 2, and 15 into 10 and 5, then create a grid.

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What is the area of a rectangle with a length of 5 and a width of 6?

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30, because area = length × width.