Use this array of cars to give mathematicians practice writing multiplication sentences. They examine the set and represent it as the sentence 3 x 6 = 18. Because there is a detailed explanation below this one problem, this works best as an all-class warm up. Cover up the bottom until kids have had a chance to try this on their own. The explanation may or may not be helpful; use it for your own guidance if it won't work for the kids.

Common Core

3.OA.A.1 MP2 MP7