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Multiplication basics.
Make rows and columns to show multiplication!
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Multiplication basics.
Visualising multiplication as rows and columns reveals the commutative property (3×4 = 4×3) without any explanation needed. Students who work with arrays develop multiplicative thinking — the ability to see and reason about quantities in groups.
1. Make 3 rows of 4 buttons. 2. Count all. 3. Write 3x4=12. 4. Try 2x5.