Relate Multiplication and Area
How many blue tiles will cover
the top of the yellow block?
• How can you describe the arrangement of the raised
circles on the yellow rectangular block?
• How many blue tiles would you need to
cover the rectangle without leaving any
gaps or holes?
• Draw a picture to show how you would
arrange the tiles to cover the rectangle.
Turn and Talk
• What strategy can you use to find how many
tiles you need?