Lessons for 3.MD.C.7
The area modelA rectangle whose side lengths are the factors and whose area is the product.Lesson
Area of rectangles and squaresRows of unit squares: length times width, and why.Lesson
Partial productsBreaking both factors by place, multiplying every pair, then adding the pieces.Lesson
Printable Worksheets
The area model worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Area of rectangles and squares worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
Partial products worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview