Number • Arrays · Thinking deeper
Seats for everyone
Arrange 24 chairs in equal rows, with at least two rows and two chairs in each. Show three arrangements and choose one for a classroom.
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What this explores
Arrays and factors. Connect equal rows to multiplication and division. A rotated arrangement may represent a different classroom layout even though it uses the same factor pair.
A starting nudge
Look for multiplication facts that make 24. Explain why you prefer one arrangement.
Take it further
Which arrangement lets the teacher walk between rows most easily, and why?
For teachers
Ask students to compare strategies and explain what makes their response valid. These difficulty bands are provisional, not verified curriculum or year-level alignments.
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