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If you plan to teach the traditional algorithm, the area model can be an excellent way to begin, ensuring that understanding is built along the way.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis extensive resource helps students progress from beginning to advanced understanding of the area model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIntroductory Activities: \u003c\/strong\u003eActivities to activate prior knowledge of area and decomposing a rectangle into smaller parts. (2 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication: \u003c\/strong\u003eActivities to transition students from an area model with gridlines to a rectangle with side lengths labelled. Students will practice using the expanded form to label the sides. They will also work on using estimation strategies to estimate the product. (8 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1-Digit by 3-Digit Multiplication: \u003c\/strong\u003eNow that students have learned 1 by 2-digit multiplication, they’ll see that it’s the same process to multiply a 1-digit number by a 3-digit number. (7 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication: \u003c\/strong\u003eNow students will transition to 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication by expanding both factors. Students are scaffolded through this process. (7 pages)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtending Past 2-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication: \u003c\/strong\u003eIn this wind-up section, students will understand that this process can be used to multiply factors with any number of digits. They will also compare the area model to other strategies, allowing them to form new connections. 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They are also able to make connections with multiplication much more efficiently.\" Heather Z.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis resource made it easy to teach the area model. Students could look back at the step by step instructions if they needed extra help. 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This package is for basic multiplication facts only and serves as a good introduction to the area model before introducing multi-digit multiplication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProvide base ten blocks so students can work in a hands-on way as they complete the task for each task card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeas for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome ideas for use include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Use as an independent center activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Use for assessment in a one-on-one setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Use in Guided Math groups and discuss the answers as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource included \u003cstrong\u003e24 half-page task cards\u003c\/strong\u003e for use with base ten blocks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Teachers Are Saying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eI used this resource to teach the area model method to small groups of students. It was very helpful to have the questions with visuals. The questions encourage students to think about the area model from different perspectives which I appreciate.\" R. B.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis resource is absolutely fantastic! It drastically improved my students' understanding of place value in multiplication. Highly recommended!\" Cara M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGreat resource for concrete learning. Great to use with my small groups.\" Elizabeth N. 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There is no PDF file included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three sections included, each one with fifteen practice slides for a total of\u003cstrong\u003e forty-five practice slides\u003c\/strong\u003e. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first section, students will drag the number tiles to solve the problem.  There are fifteen slides included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second section, students will type directly into the area model to solve the problem.  There are fifteen slides included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final section, students will think strategically to fill in the missing factors. There are fifteen slides included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Teachers Are Saying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a great resource to engage students and practice their skills!\" Stephanie S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a great activity to extend what we are learning about multiplication!\" Casey M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eHighly recommend this product! Students found it engaging.\" Trisha M.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- New description editor --\u003e","brand":"Shelley Gray Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44573781819691,"sku":"7985884","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8893\/1115\/products\/original-7985884-1.jpg?v=1676747483"},{"product_id":"area-model-for-basic-multiplication-facts-using-base-ten-blocks","title":"Area Model for Basic Multiplication Facts | Using Base Ten Blocks","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThese task cards focus on a conceptual understanding of multiplication and give students the opportunity to incorporate concrete understanding. Please note that this package is for \u003cstrong\u003ebasic multiplication facts only\u003c\/strong\u003e. This serves as a good introduction to the area model before introducing multi-digit multiplication.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eIdeas for Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSome ideas for use include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Use as an independent center activity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Use for assessment in a one-on-one setting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•Use in Guided Math groups and discuss the answers as a group.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource includes \u003cstrong\u003e24 half-page task cards\u003c\/strong\u003e. For each one, students will use base ten blocks to create an area model and complete the task.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Teachers Are Saying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is great practice for using the area model for multiplication. I am also using this product to connect multiplication to finding the area of various shapes.\" Heather Z.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Shelley Gray Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44573786046763,"sku":"7600305","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8893\/1115\/files\/479.png?v=1756268130"},{"product_id":"digital-area-model-practice-1-digit-by-2-digit-multiplication","title":"DIGITAL Area Model Practice: 1-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis resource will help your students practice multi-digit multiplication using the area model. In this particular resource, the multiplication is limited to one digit by two digits. Assign a few at a time or use one per day as a math warm-up.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a DIGITAL resource intended for use with Google Slides. There is no PDF file included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are three sections included, each one with fifteen practice slides for a total of\u003cstrong\u003e forty-five practice slides\u003c\/strong\u003e.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the first section, students will drag the number tiles to solve the problem.  There are fifteen slides included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the second section, students will type directly into the area model to solve the problem.  There are fifteen slides included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn the final section, students will think strategically to fill in the missing factors. There are fifteen slides included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cb\u003eWhat Teachers Are Saying\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis is a wonderful product that helps students multiply more complex problems. I really like the way that this product breaks down the numbers and helps students to understand that they can work in. Persevere through harder problems with a little bit a number sense.\" Heather Z.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-weight: 400;\" data-mce-style=\"font-weight: 400;\"\u003e⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ \"\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSuch a great resource to engage students and practice their skills!\" Stephanie S.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!-- New description editor --\u003e","brand":"Shelley Gray Education","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44573786669355,"sku":"7985869","price":4.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/8893\/1115\/products\/original-7985869-1.jpg?v=1676747523"},{"product_id":"area-model-for-multiplication-bundle","title":"Area Model for Multiplication BUNDLE","description":"\u003ch3\u003eAbout\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're teaching the area model for multiplication, this extensive bundle will help you take your students from beginning to advanced understanding. Using the resources in this bundle, your students will use base ten blocks to build their understanding, transition to representational and abstract understanding using the included activity sheets, and reinforce their new knowledge with the digital practice slides.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis bundle includes 5 products:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e1. Area Model for Multiplication Worksheets: 1-by-2, 1-by-3, 2-by-2, and Beyond\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e2. Area Model for Basic Multiplication Facts: Using Base Ten Blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3. Area Model for Multi-Digit Multiplication: Using Base Ten Blocks\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e4. Digital Area Model Practice: 1-Digit by 2-Digit Multiplication\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e5. 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But there is more to teaching the area model than you might think.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWe begin with base ten blocks so students can touch, move, and manipulate concrete models to solve an equation. \u003cstrong\u003eThis is where the understanding is built.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not to mention, it’s fun! \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/shelleygrayteaching.com\/multiplication-area-model\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"\u003eFIND A DETAILED GUIDE TO THE AREA MODEL ON MY WEBSITE HERE.\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThrough using concrete manipulatives, we can help our students make connections to more abstract representations of the area model. 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