Grade 3 - Multiplication - Area Model

In this video, we'll explore the area model strategy for solving multiplication problems. This method involves breaking down numbers by place value, creating a visual "window" or rectangle, and multiplying each part separately before adding the results together.

We'll also connect this strategy to the traditional algorithm, showing how both approaches lead to the same final answer. This method helps students build a deeper conceptual understanding of multiplication before moving on to the more streamlined standard algorithm.