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Arrays for multiplication

Use arrays to represent multiplication and division situations

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If your child 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'?

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Builds on
Division as equal sharingages 4–6Using arrays for division requires understanding division as grouping
Multiplication as repeated additionages 5–6Using arrays requires understanding what multiplication means
Arrays for multiplicationthis skill · ages 5–6
Unlocks
Arrays for multiplication (age 7+)ages 7–8Rectangular arrays with repeated addition extends array representation from Y2
Commutative Multiplicationages 6–7Arrays help demonstrate commutativity (rotate the array)
Multiplication as repeated addition (age 6+)ages 6–7Arrays are a key representation for solving multiplication/division problems

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Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M2N05medium confidenceYear 2 · Number

multiply and divide by one-digit numbers using repeated addition, equal grouping, arrays, and partitioning to support a variety of calculation strategies

AC9M2A03medium confidenceYear 2 · Algebra

recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts for twos; extend and apply facts to develop the related division facts using doubling and halving

AC9M1N06low confidenceYear 1 · Number

use mathematical modelling to solve practical problems involving equal sharing and grouping; represent the situations with diagrams, physical and virtual materials, and use calculation strategies to solve the problem

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA1-FG-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 1
MA1-CSQ-01low confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 1

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M2N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Number strand
VC2M2A04low confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Algebra strand
VC2M2A03low confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · Algebra strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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