Arrays and Multiplication

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📘 WALT & Multiple Choice

WALT: We are learning to use arrays to find multiplication facts.

Success Criteria: I can make an array, write the multiplication fact, and explain it as repeated addition.

1. What is the total number of dots in an array with 3 rows of 4?

2. Which is the value of 2 × 5?

3. An array with 4 rows and 3 in each row is written as:

3 × 4

4 × 3

7 × 0

4. Check all that show multiplication as repeated addition:

3 × 4 = 4 + 4 + 4

2 × 5 = 2 + 5

4 × 2 = 2 + 2 + 2 + 2

✏️ Short Answers & Practical Tasks

5. Draw an array for 2 × 4 using counters or dots, then write the multiplication fact and the repeated addition below.

Multiplication fact: ____ × ____ = ______

Repeated addition: ____________________________

6. A gardener plants 3 rows of 5 daffodils. How many daffodils are there altogether? Show your working in the box.

Answer: ______ daffodils

7. Write the multiplication fact for this description: "There are 4 boxes with 3 apples in each box."

8. Extension (challenge): Make an array that shows 4 × 4. Draw it and write another multiplication sentence that is the same total (commutative property).

First: ______ × ______ = ______

Same total: ______ × ______ = ______

Teacher notes

Differentiation: Give learners counters and pre-made array cards for support. Ask higher learners to create two different arrays with the same total.

Extension activity (homework): Use spoons or socks at home to make an array. Draw it and write the multiplication fact.

Dyslexia-friendly reading: Read each question aloud first. Use a ruler or finger to track lines and highlight numbers in the question.