
Multiplication
Commutative multiplication arrays
Compare an array with its turned orientation to show that reversing the factors preserves the total number of objects.
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Count structured rows and columns in original shape arrays and connect each arrangement to a multiplication equation.
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Count the rows, then count how many objects are in each row. Multiply those values and write the matching equation.
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Represent multiplication as equal rows and determine the total from rows times columns.
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4 × 6 = 24
Four equal rows of six contain 24 stars altogether.
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