Using Area Models for Multiplication

Shawn A.·

Math

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Grade Level4th Grade

SubjectMath

Original Prompt

create a lesson using teh area model for multiplication with one digit times two and three digits

This learning resource focuses on teaching students how to use area models to multiply one-digit numbers by two-digit and three-digit numbers. It begins with a review of breaking numbers into their place value components, known as expanded form. Students learn to visualize multiplication as finding the area of a rectangle, where the larger number is decomposed into its parts, allowing for multiplication of smaller, more manageable numbers. The document includes examples, guided practice problems, and steps to demonstrate the multiplication process using area models. Additionally, it features independent practice problems, a challenge question related to real-world application, and an exit ticket for students to summarize their understanding of how area models illustrate the relationship between place value and multiplication.