Multiplication Using Arrays - Worksheet

The "Multiplication Using Arrays" worksheet is a practical resource for teaching students how to visualise and solve multiplication problems through the use of arrays. An array is a set of objects arranged in rows and columns that helps to demonstrate the concept of multiplication as repeated addition. The worksheet prompts students to identify the number of rows and columns in given arrangements of objects, thus reinforcing their understanding of how arrays represent multiplication facts.

Further activities on the worksheet include a hands-on task where students are encouraged to cut out shapes and organise them into arrays themselves. This tactile approach aids in solidifying the concept of arrays and how they relate to multiplication. Additionally, students are tasked with drawing arrays to represent specific multiplication questions, allowing them to connect the visual aspect of arrays with numerical multiplication expressions. To ensure comprehension, students are also asked to write multiplication questions for provided arrays, demonstrating their ability to translate visual information into mathematical equations. Examples of these equations include "2 x 4 = 8" and "4 x 9 = 36", illustrating the product of the number of rows and columns within each array.