Sweet Rectangular Arrays Addition Activity
Using this Sweet Rectangular Arrays Addition Activity, students use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
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How to teach Arrays
Using this Sweet Rectangular Arrays Addition Activity, students use addition to find the total number of objects arranged in rectangular arrays with up to 5 rows and up to 5 columns; write an equation to express the total as a sum of equal addends.
This worksheet teaches students how to write an equation based on arrays. It is the first look into multiplication and sets a foundation for 3rd grade.
Students can match the rectangular arrays to equations or laminate the blank cards for students to draw arrays or write equations using a dry erase marker.
Other resources to use with this Sweet Rectangular Arrays Addition Activity
If you are using this worksheet, your students are probably learning about arrays.
Use this 2.OA.4 Second Grade Common Core Lesson as an additional resource for your students.
You may introduce this worksheet by displaying an array and asking 2-3 students to give ideas about how you could describe the amount. Then, explain that adding rows and columns are another way to describe the array. Next, students complete the worksheet independently or with a partner. As students work, circulate around the classroom to listen to discussions students have about arrays. After the worksheet, share students discussions that you heard to improve Array skills.
Be sure to check out more Array Activities.
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