Today's math, we begin multiplying using the standard algorithm and an area model. I have drawn arrows to give you an idea of what is happening in each problem.
When your student gets to a story problem, have them read it a couple of times and tell you what they need to do to solve the problem. Often times, these problems are skimmed through, therefore, we may overlook what the problem is asking.
In the area model, we keep one of the numbers together, while we break down another into two (or more) parts, depending on how many digits are in the number. In number one, you may remind your student to break up the number in which the digits are easy to multiply. So a 2 and a 1 are easier to multiply mentally than a 2 and a 4.
Mrs. C
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