reSolve: Multiplication – domino arrays

This sequence of two lessons explores multiplicative thinking through the use of arrays where all the parts of the array are not visible. The sequence encourages students to find the total number of items in an array by multiplication rather than counting by ones or skip counting. Connections between area, arrays and multiplication are also made. Each lesson is outlined in detail including curriculum links, vocabulary, materials needed, sample answers, discussion points and student resources. This sequence is part of the reSolve: Mathematics by Inquiry program.

Resource details

Year level

Year 3

Purpose

Teaching resource

Strand

Number

Topic

Multiplication and division

Audience

Teachers

Format

Downloadable resource

Australian Curriculum code

AC9M3A03 AC9M3N04

Numeracy progression

Multiplicative strategies (P5) Number patterns and algebraic thinking (P4)

Publisher

reSolve Maths by Inquiry

Copyright

© Australian Government Department of Education, Skills and Employment 2021. Creative Commons BY-NC-SA 4.0.

Keywords

division written calculations mental strategies