Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·representational
Arrays for multiplication
Use arrays to represent multiplication and division situations
Suggested ages 5–6
Learning journey
Your child is being introduced to multiplication and division as ways of working with equal groups — understanding multiplication as repeated addition and division as sharing equally.
Evidence of 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)
Assessment prompt
If Arrays for multiplication 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'?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y1/MD/1GB · uk-nc-2013
Solve one-step multiplication and division problems
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1