Using an Area Model to Multiply


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Title Using an Area Model to Multiply
Description This activity goes with the "PhET Area Model Introduction - Partition" simulation. Students are first guided through the different features of the simulation. Students then choose three multiplication facts that they find difficult and build area models for them.
Subject Mathematics
Level K-5, Middle School
Type Guided Activity, Homework, Remote Learning
Duration 30 minutes
Answers Included No
Language English
Keywords area model, distributive property, multiplication
Simulation(s) Area Model Introduction (HTML5)


Author(s) Rob Wilson
School / Organization Farmington Public Schools
Date submitted 3/12/23
Date updated 3/12/23