Understanding Repeated Addition Using Arrays

How many purses are there in total if there are 4 shelves with 5 purses each?

• 20

• 25

• 15

• 30

If there are 3 piles of shoes with 3 pairs in each pile, how many pairs of shoes are there altogether?

• 15

• 12

• 9

• 6

What is the purpose of using arrays in repeated addition?

• To make the process longer

• To confuse the students

• To organize items visually and simplify counting

• To make the numbers look bigger