Using models for Multiplying Decimals

Watch this video to see how we can use a visual model to show multiplying decimals. This is for you to watch and learn. Unfortunately, you do not have the grid paper to make your own. Which multiplication sentence does this model illustrate? 4 x 4 = 16 0.4 x 0.4 = 0.16 10 x 10 = 100 0.6 x 0.6 = 0.36 Which multiplication sentence does this show? 0.3 x 0.4 = 12 0.4 x 0.3 = 1.2 0.4 x 0.3 = 0.12 0.6 x 0.7 = 0.42 6 x 7 = 42 6 x 0.7 = 4.2 0.06 x 0.07 = 0.42 Use this model to show 0.5 x 0.2. Use orange for 0.5Use blue for 0.2 What multiplication sentence does this model show? 4 x 17 0.7 x 10 0.17 x 4 Use this model to show 0.3 x 4 Be sure to use four different colors!