MathematicsMultiplication & DivisionAges 5–6
Arrays for multiplication
Use arrays to represent multiplication and division situations
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If your child sees eggs arranged in 3 rows of 4 in a box, can they use that grid layout to work out both '3 × 4 = 12' and '12 ÷ 3 = 4'?
Use arrays to represent multiplication and division situations
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Arrays for multiplicationRepresentational concept
Check understanding
- Build an array of 3 rows of 4 objects to show 3 × 4
- Read an array and state the total
- Use an array to solve a simple division problem (e.g. 12 objects in rows of 4 → 3 rows)
“If your child sees eggs arranged in 3 rows of 4 in a box, can they use that grid layout to work out both '3 × 4 = 12' and '12 ÷ 3 = 4'?”
Curriculum record
- Type
- Representational
- Subject
- Mathematics
- Domain
- Multiplication & Division
- Age range
- Ages 5–6
Standards
uk-nc-2013:Maths/Y1/MD/1