You can draw multiplication as a dot array.
Example: 3 × 4 is 3 rows with 4 dots each.
If you count all the dots, you get the result.
Tip: first the rows, then the dots per row!
The numbers filled in show the solution.
Example
- 12
- 10
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Dot arrays show multiplication as the repetition of equal rows.
Common pitfalls
Rows and columns must not be mixed up, though the result stays the same (commutative task).
How to practice at home
Lay out rows with marbles or buttons and count them.