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Understanding Simple Arrays

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Understanding Simple Arrays

An array has the same number of objects in every row. Look across each row, then count the rows.

Spot the Arrays

Choose the pattern where every row has an equal number of dots.

1.Which pattern shows an array?
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2.Which pattern shows an array?
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3.Which pattern shows an array?
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4.Which pattern shows an array?
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Match Each Array

Match each row pattern to the repeated-addition sentence that counts its dots.

5.Match each array pattern with its number sentence.
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  • 3 + 3 = 6
  • 4 + 4 + 4 = 12
  • 2 + 2 = 4
  • 3 + 3 + 3 = 9
  • 2 + 2 + 2 = 6
  • 4 + 4 = 8

Build and Count an Array

Use the array to help you count, then draw one of your own.

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6.The dot array above has 2 rows with 3 dots in each row. How many dots are there altogether?
7.Write repeated addition to show the 2 rows of 3 dots in the array above.
Draw 3 rows with 2 dots in each row. Then write how many dots you drew altogether.
8.For an array with 3 rows and 2 dots in each row, complete the repeated-addition sentence.

3 printable pages

  • Understanding Simple Arrays, page 1 of 3: Spot the Arrays

    Page 1

  • Understanding Simple Arrays, page 2 of 3: Match Each Array, Build and Count an Array

    Page 2

  • Understanding Simple Arrays, page 3 of 3: Draw 3 rows with 2 dots in each row. Then write how many dots you drew altogether.

    Page 3

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