Multiplication Using Area Models - Math Worksheet for Grades 3-5

Instructions

For each of the following multiplication problems, create an area model to represent the multiplication. Break down each number into tens and ones, calculate the area of each rectangle, and then add the areas together for the final product.

Problem 1:

4 × 6

Break down:

Tens: ______ Ones: ______

Calculate areas:

1st rectangle area: ______

2nd rectangle area: ______

Total area (product): ______

Problem 2:

12 × 5

Break down:

Tens: ______ Ones: ______

Calculate areas:

1st rectangle area: ______

2nd rectangle area: ______

Total area (product): ______

Problem 3:

23 × 4

Break down:

Tens: ______ Ones: ______

Calculate areas:

1st rectangle area: ______

2nd rectangle area: ______

Total area (product): ______

Problem 4:

15 × 13

Break down:

Tens: ______ Ones: ______

Calculate areas:

1st rectangle area: ______

2nd rectangle area: ______

Total area (product): ______

Challenge Problem:

28 × 6

Break down:

Tens: ______ Ones: ______

Calculate areas:

1st rectangle area: ______

2nd rectangle area: ______

Total area (product): ______