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

Understanding Area Models in Fraction Multiplication

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5th - 6th Grade
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Thomas White
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
To subtract fractions
To divide fractions
To visualize the multiplication process
To add fractions easily
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In the given problem, which fraction is greater than one?
1 and 2/3
3/4
Neither is greater than one
Both are greater than one
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the equation used in the video for multiplication?
1 and 1/2 times 2/3
2/3 times 4/5
1 and 2/3 times 3/4
1/2 times 3/4
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why do we label one fraction as length and the other as width in the area model?
To subtract the fractions
To calculate the area
To find the perimeter
To add the fractions
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the first step in using an area model for fraction multiplication?
Counting the pieces
Setting up the equation
Partitioning the model
Shading the model
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How many partitions are needed for the fraction 3/4?
3
6
4
5
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What does the numerator of a fraction tell us in the area model?
The total number of partitions
The number of shaded parts
The number of unshaded parts
The total area
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