The Area Model is one way to do multiplication.  We will be learning several different ways to multiply so that we can meet the 4th grade benchmarks by the end of the year.  Here is a great video explaining how to use the Area Model to multiply.

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/arithmetic/multiplication-division/area-models-multiplication/v/area-model-for-multiplication

I have never seen multiplication done this way, have you?  We should try it in class to see what you think of it.  :)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_eZ-8-UzmZo

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