Multiplication Models
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Word Problems
100
What equations does this array show? Select ALL the correct answers.
a. 3x2=6
b. 2x4=6
c. 2x3=8
d. 6=3x2
e. 3x3=6
a, d
100
What is the area of the figure in square units?
10 square units
100
Dominic uses 4 markers to measure the length of a rope. Each marker is 2 inches long. Dominic made this number line to find the length of the rope.
How many inches long is the rope?
Write a multiplication problem and solve.
________ X _________ = __________ inches
4 x 2 = 8 inches
200
Neetu reads 3 books each week for 4 weeks. She uses this bar model to show how many books she reads.
Write a multiplication equation to find the number of books Neetu reads.
How many books does Neetu read?
3 x 4 = 12 books
200
Shade the grid to show a rectangle with a length of 4 units and an area of 12 square units.
Teacher will check grid. This is an example.
200
Manny has 4 ribbons. Each ribbon is 8 inches long.
Use a number line to find the total length of the ribbon. Write an equation to represent the model.
Teacher will check number line.
4 x 8 = 32 inches
300
Draw a model of 1 x 7. Write and explain the product.
Teacher will check model and explanation.
The product is 7.
300
Catalina has a rectangular painting 3 inches wide and 9 inches long. What is the area in square inches of Catalina’s rectangular painting? Create a model to solve the problem and select the correct product.
a. 12 square inches
b. 30 square inches
c. 25 square inches
d. 27 square inches
D. Teacher will check model.
300
Michael described his rectangular sticker chart as having 24 stickers. Which equations describe how Michael might have placed the stickers on his chart.
Choose ALL that apply.
a. 6 x 6
b. 4 x 6
c. 8 x 3
d. 5 x 5
b and c
400
Draw a model of 9 x 0. Write and explain the product.
Teacher will check model and explanation.
The product is 0.
400
Which of these models can you use to solve 5 x 3?
B
400
Titus has 20 crackers. He puts 4 crackers in each bowl.
Draw a model to show how many bowls he used.
How many crackers does Titus have in the bowls? Write an equation and solve.
Teacher will check model.
4 x 5 = 20