Multiplication by two-digit numbers can be conducted in a variety of ways -- one of these is by using the area model! This multiplication strategy enhances students’ number sense by connecting with their prior understanding of solving the area of a rectangle using width and length. The area model separates the two products into their expanded form, which are then organised around a rectangle, requiring students to solve the multiplication problem in each box. This Miniclip demonstrates that the area model is a simple, visual way to break down two-digit multiplication for senior primary students.

Originally released by ClickView/VEA, 2019. Streaming video file encoded with permission for digital streaming by Infobase on December 18, 2019.

Two-Digit Multiplication: Area Model (3:57); .