The area model math pennant I posted yesterday got some comments about it being confusing. I wanted to (hopefully!) clear up some of it with a quick area model fraction multiplication video. It’s a step-by-step method, so I can see how just seeing the final result could be a bit🤔. In this short video, 3/4 is multiplied by 1/2. It’s a lot like finding the area of a rectangle, except instead of using the entire length and width, we only use a fraction of each. This method always works, even with

Multiplication - Area Model! . Using strategies for calculations requires a good understanding of the operation being conducted as well as a good understanding of number sense. . The Area model has been used my many mathematics educators to represent multiplication situations and to provide a visual for students seeking solutions they can think about rather than following the procedural steps of an algorithm. . In the Area model the dimensions of the rectangle represent the numbers being multipl

What do you think about this area model? How many times would you use this before discussing the standard algorithm? #mathteacher #mathtutor #areamodel #mixednumbers | Superteacherguy