Multiplication practice

Multiplication arrays

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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An array has 4 rows with 6 stars in each row. How many stars are there?

4 × 6 = 24

Four equal rows of six contain 24 stars altogether.

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  • Sweep across one row before counting the number of rows.
  • Connect the array to repeated addition, then shorten it to multiplication.

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Math SheetNameScore/ 20TeacherDateMultiplication ArraysCount rows and objects per row. Write a multiplication equation for the array.1.Count the rows and columns, then completethe equation.Rows: ____ Columns: ________ × ____ = ____2.Count the rows and columns, then completethe equation.Rows: ____ Columns: ________ × ____ = ____3.Count the rows and columns, then completethe equation.Rows: ____ Columns: ________ × ____ = ____4.Count the rows and columns, then completethe equation.Rows: ____ Columns: ________ × ____ = ____math-sheet.comPage 1 / 1

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