Exploring Area Model Multiplication for 4th Graders

The video tutorial introduces the area model for multiplication, using a problem of multiplying 50 by 24. The teacher explains how to break down the numbers into smaller parts, using a rectangle to visualize the multiplication process. The steps involve breaking down 15 into 10 and 5, and 20 into 10 and 10, then multiplying each part and adding the results. The tutorial concludes with a final calculation and emphasizes the importance of making numbers easy to handle.

What is the first step in solving 50 times 24 using the area model?

• Draw a circle

• Make a rectangle

• Divide the numbers by 2

• Write the numbers directly

How do you break down the number 15 in the area model?

• 8 and 7

• 10 and 5

• 20 and -5

• 12 and 3

What is the result of 20 times 10 in the area model?

• 500

• 400

• 300

• 200

What is the result of 20 times 5 in the area model?

• 50

• 200

• 100

• 150

What is the result of 4 times 10 in the area model?

• 40

• 30

• 20

• 50

What is the final step in the area model multiplication?

• Multiply the results

• Add the results

• Divide the results

• Subtract the results