Connecting area to multiplication

In this tutorial video from Khan Academy, students who understand how to count unit squares to find the area of a rectangle can explore the connection between this method and the area formula for rectangles (length times width or base times height).
Resource ID#: 126429 Type: Tutorial
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Direct Link: https://www.khanacademy.org/math/cc-third-grade-math/cc-third-grade-measurement/cc-third-grade-area/v/rectangle-area-as-product-of-dimensions-same-as-counting-unit-squares

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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators, Students , Parents
Suggested Technology: Computers for Students, Internet Connection, Speakers/Headphones
Keywords: area, Khan academy, area formula, length times width, base times height
Instructional Component Type(s): Tutorial
Resource Collection: Elementary Math specific existing tutorials

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