Primary
Build equal rows
Place three rows of four counters. Count individually or add 4 + 4 + 4 before connecting the arrangement with 3 × 4.
Look from another direction
Turn the paper to see four rows of three. The total is still twelve; explain how the new view connects to 4 × 3.
Three rows of four dots form 3 equal groups and a total of 12 dots.
View larger image ↗Use the structure to find a missing number
Cover some counters and reason from the row structure. Check that each row contains the same number before using multiplication.
ONE IDEA · THREE REPRESENTATIONS
Explore one problem through CPA
Explore with objects
Arrange toys in 3 rows of 4 and check that the rows are equal.
Represent the relationship
Draw 3 rows of 4 dots and circle each row to show equal groups.
Connect to mathematical symbols
Connect 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 with 3 × 4 = 12, explicitly meaning 3 groups of 4.
Ask your child to identify how the objects, picture and numbers represent the same quantities. Return to objects or pictures when the connection is unclear.
Keep exploring together
Choose activities that match the learner’s knowledge and readiness, and discuss what you notice. Explore the curriculum or parent guide below.