Having also established theoretically why the array representation might support children's understanding and reasoning, we describe the results of a study which looked at children using the array for ...

Long multiplication is used regularly in daily life. Using the area method breaks the stages into more manageable steps and is less likely to lead to place value errors.

Learn how to multiply using the area method with BBC Bitesize Maths. For students between the ages of 11 and 14.

Using arrays to find the factors of whole numbers between 10 and 100. Identifying the factors of composite numbers and prime numbers. Using multiplication and division facts to visualise and plan ...