Multiplication using arrays Here is an array. It shows 2 rows of 4 counters. Or 4 counters multiplied by 2. The multiplication sentence is: 4 × 2 = 8 Take a look at the next array.

Using arrays to find the factors of whole numbers between 10 and 100. Identifying the factors of composite numbers and prime numbers. Using multiplication and division facts to visualise and plan ...

"A number array representing a box of chocolates with 5 rows of 6 pieces makes some pretty tempting multiplication connections!" she says.

Students who have time to model multiplication using arrays--either with tiles or on graph paper--are better able to visualize the fact that multiplication is two-dimensional, with every product ...

The latter is where the kids, using their scalpels, would dissect the multiplication sentence. “We used our scalpels to break apart this array,” Sykora said.