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Which of the following pictures of m & m’s is easier to count?. Picture 1. Picture 2. Why do you think that? . Think-pair-share with your partner about your answer. What is an array?. An array shows objects in columns and rows. You can add the columns or rows in any order. . Columns. Rows.
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Which of the following pictures of m & m’s is easier to count?
Why do you think that? • Think-pair-share with your partner about your answer.
What is an array? • An array shows objects in columns and rows. You can add the columns or rows in any order. Columns Rows
Have a student arrange 8 cubes into an array. • Ask questions about the array. • Ask: Can anyone arrange the 8 cubes into a different array?
Roll an Array • Materials: bag of connecting cubes, grid paper, 2 number dice • Rules: • 1. Work with a partner. • 2. Each student will roll their die. One student rolls for columns and the other students rolls for rows. • 3. Work together to build an array with the cubes. Write a number sentence on the recording sheet. • 4. Play until you hear the bell.