Guiding Question: What is an area model and how can I use it as a strategy to break down and solve problems that use multiplication? How could this help to increase accuracy of problem solving? Follow up: get graph paper, and explore making diagrams to show you're own area model. Explain in math journal with diagram Common Core State Standard(s) 3.OA.3-Use multiplication and division within 100 to solve word problems in situations involving equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities