Rows and columns, shapes, and equal parts.
Arrays, Shapes and Halves uses arrays to add equal rows, names shapes by their sides and corners, and splits shapes into halves, thirds and fourths. It previews multiplication and fractions in a visual, hands-on way for second graders.
Math course · Grade 2
Arrays, Shapes and Halves · Learning goals
Use arrays to add equal rows, name shapes by their sides and corners, and split shapes into halves, thirds and fourths.
Why it matters
Adding equal rows in an array is the bridge from addition to multiplication in grade 3.
Splitting shapes into equal parts gives kids a real picture of halves, thirds and fourths.
Naming shapes by their features builds the precise math language kids will need later.
Inside Arrays, Shapes and Halves
A short read-aloud lesson first, then hands-on games and a quiz to lock it in.
Step 1 · Lesson
A short read-aloud lesson in 4 steps, with pictures and worked examples.
Step 2 · Game
Count the rows and columns. How many in all? (6 problems)
Step 3 · Game
What fraction is shaded? (6 problems)
Step 4 · Game
Answer the shape questions. (6 problems)
Step 5 · Game
Add the equal rows. (4 problems)
Lesson preview
This is the real lesson text your child hears, read aloud by a friendly voice.
An array has equal rows. 3 rows of 4 is 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.
A shape split into 2 equal parts shows halves. Each part is one half.
3 equal parts are thirds, and 4 equal parts are fourths.
Shapes are named by their sides: a pentagon has 5 sides and a hexagon has 6.
For parents
Learning sticks best when kids use it in real life. Here are simple ideas from this course.
Cut a sandwich or a piece of paper into halves, thirds and fourths. Ask your child whether the pieces are equal and what each piece is called.
Practice
Real questions from Arrays, Shapes and Halves. Try them with your child, then tap to see the answer.
Question 1
16
Question 2
hexagon
Question 3
16
The full course has 22 questions with instant feedback, stars and rewards. Create a free account to play them all.
Arrays, Shapes and Halves · Questions from parents
Arrays, Shapes and Halves is a grade 2 math course for kids ages 7–8. That is Year 3 maths in the UK and Year 2 in Australia. It also works well for review in the next grade, or as a challenge for a confident younger learner.
Use arrays to add equal rows, name shapes by their sides and corners, and split shapes into halves, thirds and fourths. Along the way they practice: Arrays; Equal Parts; Shape Facts; Equal Rows Stories.
About 10 minutes in total, split into 4 short levels. Most kids finish it over two or three sessions. Progress is saved, so they can stop any time and pick up where they left off.
Arrays, Shapes and Halves is part of SkillBloom Premium, which unlocks every course in every subject. Each subject also has free courses, so your child can try SkillBloom before you decide.
No. Every lesson has a friendly read-aloud voice, questions are read aloud too, and the pictures help kids follow along. Confident readers can turn the voice off.
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