Multiplicative Reasoning and Patterns · Operations and Algebra
Arrays and Area Models
Using visual grids to represent multiplication and understand the commutative property.
Key Questions
- 1How does an array show that 3 times 4 is the same as 4 times 3?
- 2What is the relationship between the rows in an array and the total count?
- 3How can we use an array to split a large multiplication into two smaller ones?
NCCA Curriculum Specifications
NCCA: Primary - NumberNCCA: Primary - Algebra
Class/Year: 3rd Year
Subject: Mathematical Foundations and Real World Reasoning
Unit: Multiplicative Reasoning and Patterns
Period: Operations and Algebra
Suggested Methodologies
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