From Arrays to Areas

Students will be asked to use different strategies to figure out the area of rectangles and use real-world experiences. Students progress from using tiles and array models, using the distributive property of multiplication, to the use of area models and finally to exploring the area formula.
Resource ID#: 73287 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, Internet Connection, LCD Projector, Overhead Projector, Speakers/Headphones
Instructional Time: 1 Hour(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: groups, rows, arrays, area, decompose, distributive property, multiply, length, width, area model.
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Worksheet,  Video/Audio/Animation,  Instructional Technique,  Student Center Activity
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Mathematics General

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