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Story Problems With Arrays
Maria has 3 shelves with 5 books on each shelf. How many books total? Draw a 3 by 5 array: 3 rows, 5 in each row. 3 Γ 5 = 15 books! Arrays turn word problems into pictures.
Mathematics β Arrays and Early Multiplication
Maria has 3 shelves with 5 books on each shelf. How many books total? Draw a 3 by 5 array: 3 rows, 5 in each row. 3 Γ 5 = 15 books! Arrays turn word problems into pictures.