Lesson 14-- Area with Larger Numbers

Hello Mathematicians! Today we will learn a strategy for determining area with larger numbers.

What is the area of a rectangle that is 15 units long and 5 units wide? How can we show it with base ten blocks?

Part 1 Directions:

Find the area of the rectangles:
- Use the base ten rods and cubes to tile each rectangle.
- Add the partial areas to find the total area.

Part 2 Directions:

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