Multiplication Using the Area Model

Tanya·

Mathematics

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Your child is learning to multiply a two-digit number by another two-digit number, such as 17 3 38. One way to multiply two-digit numbers is to use an area model. With this strategy, you multiply using the place value of each digit. The area model below shows the number 17 as 10 1 7 at the left of the rectangle as its width and the number 38 as 30 1 8 along the top of the rectangle as its length. First, find the individual products that represent each individual area. Then add the products toge...

This learning resource focuses on teaching students how to multiply two-digit numbers using the area model strategy. The area model simplifies multiplication by breaking both numbers down into their place values—tens and ones—allowing for easier visualization and calculation. The resource includes a detailed explanation of the area model, step-by-step instructions for setup, and a worked example using the multiplication of 17 × 38. Students are guided through creating an area model, calculating partial products, and summing them to find the final product. The document also features guided practice and independent practice problems, alongside a real-world application of the area model with a community garden scenario. It encourages collaborative discussion between parent/guardian and student, reinforcing understanding and application of the concept.