Array Explorer: Multiplication Arrays POWERPOINT transforms multiplication practice into an interactive jungle adventure! In this highly visual and engaging resource, students explore the relationship between groups, arrays and multiplication facts by selecting the correct rectangle on a stone grid to solve each problem. With every challenge, they move deeper into the jungle, unlocking new slides as they build fluency with multiplication facts and spatial reasoning.

Each slide presents a multiplication problem alongside a 6x6 stone grid. Students are given the starting corner of a rectangle and must identify the correct three additional corner stones to complete the array that represents the equation. Once their choices are made, a check button reveals the correct answer, allowing instant feedback, guided reasoning and visual reinforcement of multiplication concepts.

Ideal for classroom warm-ups, rotations or small group interventions, this PowerPoint builds students’ understanding of how multiplication relates to rows and columns. It encourages spatial awareness, problem-solving and number fluency, all within a fun, gamified environment. Whether used on an interactive whiteboard or individual devices, the challenge-based format keeps learners engaged from start to finish.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Recognise and build rectangular arrays that represent multiplication facts
• ✅ Understand the structure of multiplication as repeated addition in rows and columns
• ✅ Strengthen spatial awareness by locating correct positions on a grid
• ✅ Practise interpreting and representing multiplication visually
• ✅ Develop reasoning and problem-solving through visual patterns

What’s Included:

• Interactive PowerPoint featuring multiple array challenges
• 6x6 grid background with stone textures for visual appeal
• Multiplication problems embedded within a jungle adventure theme
• Clickable “check” button to confirm answers and reveal solutions

Materials Needed:

• A computer, tablet or interactive whiteboard
• Optional: mini whiteboards for students to record multiplication sentences
• Optional: printed grid templates for hands-on array building

How to Use:

• Open the PowerPoint in presentation mode to begin the adventure
• Read the multiplication problem and identify the given starting corner
• Students select the three other corners to form the correct rectangular array
• Click the “check” button to reveal the solution and provide feedback
• Continue through the jungle-themed slides, solving each array challenge

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use as a daily warm-up to practise multiplication facts
• 💡 Integrate into digital maths rotations for self-paced exploration
• 💡 Use with small groups to build targeted fluency with visuals
• 💡 Model with the class, then have students recreate problems on whiteboards

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Preview the first few slides together to ensure students understand how arrays work on a grid
• 💛 Encourage discussion about why a chosen array is correct before checking the answer
• 💛 Invite early finishers to reverse the process and write a multiplication sentence for a given grid

Array Explorer: Multiplication Arrays POWERPOINT is a powerful way to reinforce foundational multiplication skills through interactive play. It blends visual maths, reasoning and digital fun, perfect for making your maths block more dynamic and meaningful!