Explore multiplication of multi-digit whole numbers by 1-digit whole numbers with partial product and area models.
[i]Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.[/i]
Ira says that she can multiply 265 by 3 by multiplying 200 by 3, 60 by 3, 5 by 3 and then adding the three products. [br]Do you agree or disagree? Explain your answer.