Bird Migration Arrays

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WALT & Success Criteria

WALT: We are learning to represent multiplication using arrays.

Success criteria: I can create an array for a multiplication problem, write the multiplication sentence, and explain how rows and columns show the total number of birds.

Differentiation & supports: Colour-code rows and columns; pair students for support; use a ruler or finger to follow lines. Extension: make an array with a product greater than 50.

✏️ Part 1: Questions & Tasks

1. Which shows an array of birds?

Birds arranged in neat rows and columns

Birds scattered randomly on the ground

One bird flying alone above trees

2. If there are 3 rows with 4 birds in each row, the multiplication sentence is:

3 × 4 = 12

4 + 3 = 7

4 × 3 = 7

3. How many birds are in an array that is 5 × 2?

7 birds

10 birds

12 birds

4. Choose the correct definitions:

A row goes across (left to right)

A column goes down (top to bottom)

A row goes down and a column goes across

5. Check all the multiplication facts that make 12:

3 × 4

2 × 6

4 × 3

5 × 2

12 × 1

6. Draw an array for this migration scenario:

"Birds settle in 4 groups, with 3 birds in each group."

Write the multiplication sentence: ____ × ____ = ____

7. Show your working: There are 6 rows of 5 birds. How many birds in total?

8. Extension: Create your own migration array with a total greater than 20. Draw it and write the multiplication sentence.

Exit ticket — quick check

Draw or write a quick array for 6 × 2:

Bird Migration Arrays

Bird Migration Arrays

WALT & Success Criteria

✏️ Part 1: Questions & Tasks

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