VILLA RICA, Ga. -- It was meant to explain, but it's left many scratching their heads. Villa Rica Elementary posted the video of fourth-grade teacher Mrs. Jiles explaining "Area Model" math on its ...

There are different ways to complete a calculation using long multiplication. The area close area A measure of the size of any plane surface or 2D shape. Area is measured in square units, for ...

If you are considering introducing the traditional multiplication algorithm, use Level 2 to illustrate how the algorithm can be mapped onto the area model for multiplication using place value ...