Area model multiplication

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What is area model multiplication?

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A visual method for multiplying numbers using rectangles to represent the factors.

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What is a partial product?

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The result of multiplying a part of one factor by a part of another factor in area model multiplication.

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How do you find the total product using the area model?

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Add all the partial products together.

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What does expanded form mean?

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A way to write a number by showing the value of each digit.

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What is the expanded form of 1543?

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1000 + 500 + 40 + 3.

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

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To break down complex multiplication into simpler parts.

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If you have a rectangle divided into 4 smaller rectangles, what does each rectangle represent?

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Each rectangle represents a partial product of the multiplication.

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What is the first step in using the area model for multiplication?

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Identify the factors you want to multiply.

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How do you calculate the area of each rectangle in the area model?

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Multiply the length and width of each rectangle.

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What is the final step after calculating all partial products?

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Add all the partial products to find the total product.