Multiplying Decimals Using the Area Model

The area model can be used when multiplying any two numbers, including decimals. This video demonstrates how to multiply using the area model when a decimal is involved.

[QuasiaChantel]

This will help a lot I am a 5th grade student and I am failing in math

[brienluck]

Thank you for explaining this strange method. My son's teacher requires he uses this method, though I don't like it. I prefer the traditional method I learned in the 90s.

[MeetupMail]

I like this way. I think area models are very important because it really helps out with distributed property, especially when the students get older. However, this is definitely not third grade.

[joyfuljaj]

I understand the reasoning for some of the math methods but I don't get how this helps students grasp what is going on with the numbers. Also, where do they learn about tenths making a whole?

[babytee]

thanks u made it so easy for me to understand

[zenonblade]

This method seems to be very tedious and ineffective. I prefer the traditional method of multiplying decimals.

[MrsCarversEducationCorner]

Mrs. Coker, is there an online area model template, or program that works best for creating area models?

[Vaybaee]

Thank you do much I'm a online learner and my teacher didn't even help me

[tils_]

Aren’t you suppose to add place holders

[Dayranrat]

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