SOLUTION: What is an array and how do you draw one? My son has been asked to draw an array for the answers to his math homework. Any help appreciated.

Question 643645: What is an array and how do you draw one? My son has been asked to draw an array for the answers to his math homework. Any help appreciated.
Found 2 solutions by showe9, MathLover1:
Answer by showe9(33) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
An example of an array for a multiplication problem would look like this:
Draw an array for 2x4
....
....
two rows of four
It helps kids just learning about multiplication
Answer by MathLover1(20849) (Show Source): You can put this solution on YOUR website!
Definition:
In math, an array refers to a set of numbers or objects that will follow a specific pattern.
An array is an orderly arrangement, often in rows, columns or a matrix. Arrays are used in multiplication and division as it shows a great visual to show how multiplication can be
shown as repeated addition and division can be shown as fair shares.
An array is a rectangular arrangement of objects in equal rows or columns, so if you're asked to draw an array of 5x6 then I guess you could use x's or dots as the objects and have:
x x x x x x
x x x x x x
x x x x x x
x x x x x x
x x x x x x
There are many authentic examples of arrays that help with the understanding of how using arrays can help students to see efficient strategies. Consider a box of chocolates or a crate of oranges that have an arrangement of 12 across and 8 down (8 across, 5 down, 12 across, 12 down etc.). Rather than count each one, they multiply 12 x 8 which aids understanding about why it's an efficient strategy to use multiplication and see why multiplication works.
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