What Is an Array?

If your students are starting to learn about the concept of multiplication, chances are they will be introduced to the vocabulary term, ‘array.’ In maths, an array refers to a rectangular arrangement of objects in rows and columns. It is often used to represent multiplication and can help students visualise concepts such as multiplication tables, factors and products. For example, a 2×6 array would have 2 rows and 6 columns, resulting in 12 total objects. Students can use their understanding of skip counting and multiples to determine the total number represented in an array.

Arrays Maths Game for Your Classroom

If you are looking to give your students a bit more practise with arrays, you have come to the right place! Teach Starter has created an exciting Kaboom! Game to help reinforce arrays and multiplication. In this card game, students try to match array cards and multiplication sentences with the correct product. The first person to use all of the cards in their hand wins!

This teacher-created resource comes with a set of instructions, 8 multiplication cards and 16 array cards.

How to Get Your Array Game

Are you ready to add this maths game to your teaching toolkit? Head on over to the green download button! Here, you will find the quick-print PDF option and the editable Google Slides file. Please note that if selecting the Google Slides document, you will first be prompted to make a copy of the resource to your personal drive before accessing it.

Check Out Additional Array Activities for Your Classroom!

Don’t stop there! We’ve got more activities and resources that cut down on lesson planning time:  

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