Area models

Math can get boring if you get stuck in the 'worksheet' rut. The worst thing during math (or any subject, really) is to look into the 'crowd' and see a bunch of blank stares on their lifeless faces.. you know what I'm talking about!! B.O.R.E.D. This week, I used a completely simple and effective method to teach my struggling third graders about the distributive property using an area model! We all know that some of our learners retain info the best when they can manipulate things, hands-on…

Area model multiplication

Multiplication Strategies Anchor Chart by Mrs. P :) 3-digit by 1-digit, Area Model, Distributive Property, Partial Products, Standard Algorithm - 4th grade

Free Printable Math Worksheets: Partial Product Multiplication Box Generate as many math problem worksheets as you need. Simply choose your options, click print, and you’re good to go. You need to enable JavaScript to view this page. Ready to embark on a maths mission? This printable math mission puts your students in the pilots seat…

This method provides a lot more than just the answer to the equation.

Help kids make sense of large numbers with this fun challenge. Kids use grid puzzles to multiply multiples of 10 with this set of practice with a twist.

Looking for a free game to help your students learn to multiply whole numbers and to make your multiplication unit more fun and rigorous for your 4th or 5th graders? Using the "Roll and Multiply" dice game your students can practice the area model for multiplication or the standard algorithm. Multiple printables included at different levels of multiplicaton so you have exactly what you need to differentiate. Grab your free differentiated multiplication game for multiplying whole numbers and…

Want to help your kids better understand fractions and fraction operations? Visualize with fractions area models and explore lots of important concepts.

Are you wondering how to introduce area to your 3rd-grade students? Do you like teaching with manipulatives? This hands-on activity teaches kids about the basics of area: unit squares, tiling & counting squares, & transitioning students to the multiplication model. Use building bricks to show your students how to find the area of rectangles & irregular shapes. Then, use the free worksheet to show them how to partition & tile shapes on paper and to find area of rectangles using…