- Definition
An open array is like a blank rectangle you draw to help multiply or divide numbers, where you break down bigger numbers into smaller, easier-to-handle parts. You write the numbers you're multiplying or dividing along the sides of this rectangle to keep track of your work.
open array is a term used in Ontario’s Kindergarten to Grade 8 curriculum.
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