What is an array in math?

An array is an arrangement of objects in rows and columns.

Draw an array to represent the multiplication problem 2 x 7. You can use circles or any other shape.

An array with 2 rows and 7 columns of any shape.

Grade 3 · Math · 45 min

I can solve multiplication problems using arrays.

Doodles and Digits | Educational Math Videos · 4:42

Arrays for Kids | What are multiplication arrays?

3 key concepts

1
An array is the arrangement of objects in rows and columns.
2
Arrays can be used to show multiplication and division problems.
3
To determine the equation that an array is showing, count the number of columns and rows.

10 questions · Multiple choice & Short answer

Quick comprehension check

“Draw an array to show 4 x 6. How many objects are in the array?”

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