Area Model

Area Model

Multiplication

Multiple Choice

What multiplication equation matches this area model? Remember to count the number of rows. Then count the number of columns.

• 5 x 4 = 16

• 4 x 4 = 16

• 3 x 4 = 16

• 6 x 4 = 16

What is an area model?

• an area model is a rectangular model used for multiplication problems, in which the factors define the length and width of the rectangle.

Area Model

Here is an example of an area model.

Area Model

There are 3 rows and 7 columns in this model. The multiplication equation would be 3 x 7 = 21.