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Method 3: Multiplication through Paper Arrays

What is it? 

Allow students to explore and play with arrays made out of paper in order to increase conceptual understanding regarding multiplication.

Variation 1 - Hole Punches

Have students use a hole punch to punch holes in paper to make arrays. Students can even use the pieces punched out to create another array of the reciprocal fact.

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Materials:

  • Paper

  • Hole punches

Variation 2 - Paper Folding

Have students partition rectangular pieces of paper by folding them into many parts and then using multiplication to count how many boxes there are in total.

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Materials:

  • Paper

Why is it Effective?

Great for more tactile learners.

References

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