Arrays

My first experience in the classroom that involved a hands-on activity was the activity on arrays. The students were learning and reviewing multiplication facts, and the Mr. Civitelli thought that the students would learn the material better if they had a hands-on experience. therefore, Mr. Civitelli got out the masking tape and painters tape, and divided the class into groups. The groups were given a multiplication fact, such as 5x5, on a card. The students were then instructed to make an array on the floor. Here is an example that one group of students worked on.