Area Model Multiplication Song | Multiplying with Partial Products

Video Summary:
In our captivating Area Model Multiplication video, join Farmer Maslow as he takes us on a delightful tour of his coastal farm. Against the backdrop of the sea, he plants his new crops, all while demonstrating how to multiply two-digit by two-digit numbers using the area model. This approach, also known as Partial Products Multiplication, provides a geometric perspective that deepens our understanding of multiplication mechanics.

Farmer Maslow, a lover of Reggae music, green beans, and mathematics, has found the perfect blend in his profession. His coastal patch of land near the sea offers him a comfortable life. While he rarely breaks into a full dance routine, he often sways to the rhythm, feet firmly planted—a fitting reflection of his grounded nature.

We asked Farmer Maslow to pause from his farm work and share a brief explanation of how the area model impacts his daily life. Here’s what he had to say:

“The area model is akin to laying out a grid for your multiplication problem. Each cell in the grid represents a partial product.

So, let's say you want to multiply 23 by 45, you can just break it down into smaller chunks. In this example those smaller chunks will be 20 × 40, 20 × 5, then 3 × 40, and finally 3 × 5.

Now, just, add up these more simple partial products to arrive at the final answer! 🌟

You know, nn my farm, I don’t need none of 'dem fancy chemicals or fertilizers to grow the freshest green beans this side of Kingston - nope - just a notepad, a sturdy pen, and a bit of good luck from the weather. Now, I’m off to gaze at the ocean while swaying gently from side to side. Lata, mon. Mi Gaan.”

Thanks Farmer M! And as for where he lives? Five points if you guessed it: Hint: The way he signed up holds the clue.🌱🌊

Lastly, a heartfelt thank you to our viewers and to Farmer Maslow for contributing to this delightful Area Model Multiplication Song. Until the next song, keep rocking those math skills!