Computing Volume of Rectangular Prisms Using Dimensions

The video tutorial explains how to calculate the volume of a rectangular prism using unit cubes and dimensions. It highlights common mistakes students make, such as only counting visible cubes, and introduces more efficient methods like using multiplication to find volume. The lesson emphasizes understanding the relationship between area and volume and provides step-by-step guidance on calculating volume using both counting and multiplication methods.

Explain the process of finding the volume of a rectangular prism with a base of 8 cm by 2 cm and a height of 4 cm.

What is a more efficient method to compute the volume of a rectangular prism instead of counting unit cubes?