Multiplication Strategies: Using Area Models to Solve Complex Problems

This lesson teaches how to multiply a three-digit number by a one-digit number using an area model. The process involves breaking down the three-digit number into its place values, using the area model to visualize the multiplication, and then calculating and adding the products. The lesson emphasizes the importance of expanded notation and provides a step-by-step guide to using the area model effectively.

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

How do you break a three-digit number into its individual place values?

What are the three separate parts you need to multiply when using the area model?

Explain how to calculate the products of 300 times 7, 60 times 7, and 8 times 7.

What is the final result when adding the products of 300 times 7, 60 times 7, and 8 times 7?