The area model can do more than build Spatial Reasoning. It can help make sense of the major multiplication and division strategies! In this episode Pam and Kim use a Problem String to show how reasoning about area can build more sophisticated and efficient multiplicative relationships.
Talking Points:

• Multiplication is about grouping groups
• The area model can help make sense of multiplicative relationships and properties
• Choose and celebrate efficient strategies
• Reasoning about area makes relationships pop so that the strategies are natural outcomes!

See this blog for a picture of Pam's model in this episode: https://www.mathisfigureoutable.com/blog/ep147
See Episodes 146 and 148 for more discussion of the Area Model
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