Exploring the Area Model for Multiplication

The video tutorial explains the area model approach for multiplication, using a visual aid to break down numbers by place value. It demonstrates how to set up the area model with an example of multiplying 27 by 3, breaking 27 into tens and ones. The tutorial then shows how to multiply each part separately and add the partial products to find the final result, emphasizing the simplicity and clarity of this method.

What is the main purpose of using the area model approach?

• To visualize the process of multiplication

• To make addition easier

• To simplify subtraction

• To divide numbers

In the number 27, what is the value in the tens place?

• 7

• 20

• 2

• 27

What is the value in the ones place of the number 27?

• 7

• 2

• 27

• 20

Which number is brought down to start the multiplication process in the area model?

• 20

• 7

• 3

• 27

What is the first multiplication performed in the tens place?

• 7 times 3

• 2 times 3

• 20 times 3

• 27 times 3

What is the partial product of 20 times 3?

• 6

• 60

• 21

• 81

What is the multiplication performed in the ones place?

• 27 times 3

• 7 times 3

• 2 times 3

• 20 times 3

What is the partial product of 7 times 3?

• 6

• 81

• 21

• 60

What is the sum of the partial products 60 and 21?

• 81

• 61

• 71

• 91

What is the final product of 27 times 3 using the area model?

• 60

• 21

• 81

• 90