Area Models | Multiplication | Base Ten Blocks

In this video, see how to multiply two two-digit numbers using an area model in the expression 13 x 25 with base-ten blocks in this video clip shown in the video, "Base Ten Blocks Make Multiplication Click—Here's How". Watch the full video here: https://youtu.be/ZJTTakPAkM8 Watch the full How to Use Base-ten Blocks YouTube video series here: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfPh0ihGWT6ylm1MCBB5TiBDhOkOZ8hC2 If you’d like ready-to-use place value charts to pair with your base-ten blocks, my K–5 Place Value Chart Pack includes versions for centers, references, and exploration activities: https://www.teacherspayteachers.com/Product/K-5-Place-Value-Chart-Printables-to-One-Hundred-Thousand-and-More-12350421 Some links included in this description are affiliate links, which means I may earn a small commission if you purchase through them—at no cost to you. Thank you for supporting my channel! Get physical base ten blocks that are easy for students to use and perfect for hands-on learning here: https://amzn.to/4pN3Z2X If you’d like ready-to-use place value charts to pair with your base-ten blocks, my K–5 Place Value Chart Pack includes versions for centers, references, and exploration activities: https://mathbellprintables.etsy.com/listing/1794844896/k-5-place-value-chart-printables-to-one Whether you’re a teacher, parent, or tutor, base ten blocks make multiplication so much more visual and clear. Strategy: Area Model – 13 × 25 For 13 × 25, I’ll break apart 13 into 10 and 3, and 25 into 20 and 5. Using base-ten blocks, I’ll build four sections of a rectangular area: 10 × 20 10 × 5 3 × 20 3 × 5 Now I’ll multiply each part: 10 × 20 = 200 because 10 × 10 = 100, and I’ll do that twice for both tens 10 × 5 = 50 because 10 × 1 = 10, and I’ll do that each time I multiply 10 by 1, a total of 5 times 3 × 20 = 60 because 1 × 10 = 10, and I’ll do that each time I multiply 1 by 10, a total of 3 times, for both tens 3 × 5 = 15 because 1 × 1 = 1, and I’ll do that each time I multiply 1 by 1, a total of 5 times, for each of the 3 rows So, 13 × 25 = 325. This model clearly shows the distributive property in action. And just like the other strategies, students can connect it to a drawing of a rectangle and then to the written algorithm. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Hi, I’m Michele! I help teachers, parents, and tutors build confidence in elementary math—for themselves and for the learners they support. On this channel, you’ll find clear, practical tips and ideas to make sense of the great (but sometimes confusing!) math kids are learning in school today. 💜 Donate to support my channel by buying me a tea or coffee by visiting: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/Mathbell ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 🔔 Visit my Website: https://mathbell.com/ #Mathbell #BaseTenBlocks #ElementaryMath #TwoDigitMultiplication #MultiDigitMultiplication #MultiplicationStrategies #EqualGroups #ArrayModel #AreaModel #HandsOnMath