Multiplying with Area Models

2-digit x 2-digit

Multiplying with Area ModelsMaterials:- Playing cards (face cards removed) Ace = 1, 10 = 0- Card Mat- Recording sheet- Multiplication fact sheet

Directions:1) Place the deck of cards face down on the table.2) Choose 4 cards from the top of the deck.3) Arrange the cards on the mat to make a 2-digit x 2-digit multiplication problem.4) On the recording sheet, write the multiplication problem and solve it using the area

model.5) Partners share their solution and their work with each other.

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