Interpreting Multiplication as Scaling Using Visual Models

In this video, students learn how to interpret multiplication as scaling by using visual models. The example of Gary's flashlight shining three times farther than mine is used to demonstrate how multiplication can represent the relationship between the size of the product and the factors. The video emphasizes that multiplication can be interpreted in a variety of ways, such as repeated addition, arrays, or area models, and that each multiplication equation must be considered in context. Overall, students gain a deeper understanding of how multiplication can be used to scale quantities.