Write multiplication sentences for arrays
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1️⃣ What is an Array?
An array is a group of objects arranged in rows and columns.
✅ Rows ➡️ horizontal lines
✅ Columns ➡️ vertical lines
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- 2 rows, 3 columns
2️⃣ Multiplication Sentence from an Array
A multiplication sentence tells how many in total using rows × columns.
Example:
- Array: 2 rows and 3 columns 🍎
- Multiplication sentence: 2 × 3 = 6
- ✅ 2 rows of 3 apples = 6 apples
3️⃣ Steps to Write Multiplication Sentences 🔢
- Count the rows (horizontal lines) ➡️ this is the first number.
- Count the columns (vertical lines) ➡️ this is the second number.
- Multiply rows × columns = total objects.
- Write the multiplication sentence ✅
4️⃣ Tips & Tricks 🌟
- Rows first, then columns!
- Arrays make it easier to see multiplication visually.
- You can draw your own array to solve multiplication problems.
5️⃣ Fun Example 🎉
- Array:
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🍌🍌 - 3 rows, 2 columns
- Multiplication sentence: 3 × 2 = 6 bananas 🍌
6️⃣ Practice Idea ✏️
- Draw 4 rows of 5 stars 🌟
- Write the multiplication sentence: 4 × 5 = 20 🌟
Learn with an example
Complete the multiplication number sentence that describes the array.
______ x 4 = 8
The array has 2 rows.
Each row has 4 baseballs.
2 rows of 4 baseballs equals 8 baseballs.
This multiplication number sentence describes the array:
Complete the multiplication number sentence that describes the array.
_____ × 5 = 15
The array has 3 rows.
Each row has 5 daisies.
3 rows of 5 daisies equals 15 daisies.
This multiplication number sentence describes the array:
Complete the multiplication number sentence that describes the array.
____ × 3 = 6
The array has 2 rows.
Each row has 3 beach balls.
2 rows of 3 beach balls equals 6 beach balls.
This multiplication number sentence describes the array:
let’s practice!
