Interpreting Multiplication as Scaling Using Visual Models

This video tutorial explains how multiplication can be interpreted as scaling, using visual models and examples. It begins with an introduction to the concept, followed by a review of key multiplication terms like factors and product. The tutorial then explores various interpretations of multiplication, such as repeated addition, arrays, and area models. A contextual example involving flashlights is used to illustrate how multiplication can represent scaling, emphasizing the relationship between the size of the product and the factors. The lesson concludes with a summary of the key concepts learned.

In the context of the lesson, what does the number 3 represent when discussing Gary's flashlight?

When can multiplication be interpreted as scaling?