Grade 5 - Fractions - Multiplication of Fractions with Area Model

This video focuses on understanding the "why" behind multiplying fractions, not just the procedure. It emphasizes using a visual approach, specifically the area model, to show how fractions overlap. By shading in parts of a grid to represent the fractions, students can see that the product of fractions is where the shaded areas intersect. This method helps in understanding the concept more deeply, beyond just multiplying numerators and denominators.