Introduce the concept of square numbers by exploring the link between multiplication and visual arrays. These digital slides visually demonstrate how equal rows and columns create a square array, helping students understand that a square number is the product of multiplying a number by itself.
What's included:
Introductory slides defining what square numbers are and how they are modelled using arrays
7 interactive slides prompting students to build and visualise square arrays
4 review slides that show how square numbers grow visually and prompt discussion about patterns and how the numbers increase