Have you used the Area Model to teach multiplication? (youtu.be/K-jut8xn-z0?t=16) This video from a Common Core classroom in the US has made its way down under so I thought I'd give my thoughts.
Even though many of the comments are something along the lines of "how come it takes so long" and "old math is way easier" I certainly think there's value in using the area model.
It helps promote mathematical thinking and does have some links to setting up students to have a much better understanding of expanding binomial products (which they often struggle with).
At the end of the day, I don't think the goal is to use this method in a test or exam - but should maths only be about performance on an exam? Many students struggle to grasp concepts thus leading to negative feelings towards maths, if using something like the area model can promote understanding (not just in multiplication but in all topic areas), then isn't that worth it?
What do other educators think?
Submitted January 02, 2019 at 06:20PM by Astro551 http://bit.ly/2SvViKo
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