Multiply Using Arrays
Narration (Voice Over) Instruction for Graphic Text or Visuals on the screen
Designer
Narrator: Depict a sunny day with a
Alex and Emma are excited colorful farm setting. Alex
to visit their uncle's farm. and Emma are smiling and
Their uncle, Mr. John, waving as they approach Mr.
always had fun activities and John, who is standing near a
interesting stories to share. barn. The farm setting
should include a field with
small plants and many apple
trees in one part of the
field.
Alex (boy): A young brown
boy with shoulder length
blonde hair, wearing blue
shorts and white t-shirt and
sunglasses.
Emma: Same age and
similar looking girl. Wearing
a knee-length dress. Short
hair and wearing sunglasses.
John: A modern day, well-
built brown farmer. He has a
darker tan than the kids.
Wearing pants and t-shirts
and also wearing a cap.
John: Hey there, Alex and The background should be a
Emma! Are you ready for a close-up of the garden with
fun math adventure today? rows of carrots. Mr. John
should be animated to
Emma and Alex: Yes, Uncle speak, while Alex and Emma
John! listen attentively and
nodding.
John: There are 15 rows of The background should 15 rows of 145 carrots
carrots, and each row has display an array of 15 rows
145 carrots. How many and 145 columns
carrots do we have in total? represented by a grid. Make
the grid orange and give a
small carrot icon on the top
left to make it clear that
they are rows of carrots.
The 15 rows and 145
columns should be labelled
on the grid. Alex and Emma
should be shown thinking.
Alex: That’s easy, Uncle The same array should be 145 = 100 + 40 + 5
John. We can use arrays for used, but with sections of
this. 100, 40, and 5 columns
highlighted. The screen
First, I can split 145 into should zoom in on sections
easier parts of 100, 40 and as they are mentioned.
5. The visuals should show the
array divided into three
parts with labels 100, 40
and 5.
Emma: The multiplication Depict the multiplication 15 x (100 + 40 + 5)
fact has changed, Alex. It is statement given in the next
now 100 + 40 + 5 together column in sync with the VO.
multiplied by 15. Show number 145 splitting
into 100, 40 and 5 with
arrows pointing to each
part.
Alex: The screen should display 10 x 100 = 1000
Now we can split the the grid with the rows
number of rows into easier highlighted in two parts
parts. 15 can be split into 10 with labels 10 and 5.
and 5.
Display 10 x 100 with the
10 times 100 is 1000 result 1000. Numbers
should appear with a
multiplying effect.
Alex: 5 times 100 is 500 Display 5 x 100 with the 5 x 100 = 500
result 500. Numbers should
appear with a multiplying
effect.
Alex: So we can find 15 Display addition of 1000 and 15 x 100 = 1000 + 500
times 100 by adding 1000 500 to give the total 1500. = 1500
and 500.
Emma: Oh, that looks easy The screen should display 10 x 40 = 400
now! 10 times 40 is 400. 10 x 40 with the result 400.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Emma: 5 times 40 is 200 Display 5 x 40 with the 5 x 40 = 200
result 200. Numbers should
appear with a multiplying
effect.
Emma: So we can find 15 Display addition of 400 and 15 x 40 = 400 + 200
times 40 by adding 400 and 200 to give the total 600. = 600
200.
Alex: 10 times 5 is 50. The screen should display 10 x 5 = 50
10 x 5 with the result 50.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Alex: 5 times 5 is 25. Display 5 x 5 with the result 5 x 5 = 25
25. Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Alex: So we can find 15 Display addition of 50 and 15 x 5 = 50 + 25
times 5 by adding 50 and 25 to give the total 75. = 75
25.
Emma: I see what we have The screen should display 1500 + 600 + 75 = 2175
to do next. We need to add the addition of 1500, 600,
them together: 1500 + 600 + and 75. Numbers should
75. add up with a sliding effect.
Alex: Yes, so there are 2175 The background should 2175 carrots
carrots in the garden. show the garden with lots of
Emma: You have so many carrots. Alex and Emma
carrots, Uncle John. should be animated to look
happy and excited, possibly
jumping or clapping.
John (laughing): Yes Emma. The background should be a 26 rows of 127 apple trees
close-up of the orchard with
Next, we need to count the rows of apple trees. Mr.
apple trees in this orchard. John should be animated to
There are 26 rows, and each speak, while Alex and Emma
row has 127 apple trees. think. Use a grid with 127
Can you tell me how many columns and 26 rows in the
apple trees we have? background. Make the grid
red and show a small apple
tree icon on the top left.
Emma: Let me use arrays for The same grid should be 127 = 100 + 20 + 7
this. used, but with sections of
First, I can split 127 into 100, 20, and 7 highlighted.
easier parts of 100, 20 and The screen should zoom in
7. on sections as they are
mentioned.
The visuals should show the
array divided into three
parts with labels.
Alex: Very good, Emma. Depict the multiplication 26 x (100 + 20 + 7)
Now the multiplication fact statement given in the next
is 100 + 20 + 7 together column in sync with the VO.
multiplied by 26. Show number 127 splitting
into 100, 20 and 7 with
Emma: Now let’s split the arrows pointing to each
number of rows into easier part. With a subtle effect,
parts. 26 can be split into 20 show the new mathematical
and 6. equation: 26 x (100 + 20 + 7)
Show the grid rows splitting
20 times 100 is 2000 into parts of 20 and 6. 20 x 100 = 2000
Match the VO.
Emma: 6 times 100 is 600. The screen should display 6 6 x 100 = 600
x 100 with the result 600.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Emma: So we can find 26 Display addition of 2000 and 26 x 100 = 2000 + 600
times 100 by adding 2000 600 to give the total 2600. = 2600
and 600.
Alex: 20 times 20 is 400. The screen should display 20 x 20 = 400
20 x 20 with the result 400.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Alex: 6 times 20 is 120. The screen should display 6 6 x 20 = 120
x 20 with the result 120.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Alex: So we can find 26 Display addition of 400 and 26 x 20 = 400 + 120
times 20 by adding 400 and 120 to give the total 520. = 520
120.
Emma: 20 times 7 is 140. The screen should display 20 x 7 = 140
20 x 7 with the result 140.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Emma: 6 times 7 is 42. The screen should display 6 6 x 7 = 42
x 7 with the result 42.
Numbers should appear
with a multiplying effect.
Emma: So we can find 26 Display addition of 140 and 26 x 7 = 140 + 42
times 7 by adding 140 and 42 to give the total 182. = 182
42.
Alex: The screen should display 2600 + 520 + 182 = 3302
Now we need to add them the addition of 2600, 520,
together 2600 + 520 + 182 and 182. Numbers should
add up with a sliding effect.
The visuals should show the
addition equation with the
result appearing.
Emma: So, there are 3302 The background should 3302 Apples
apple trees. Wow! So many show the orchard with lots
apple trees. of apples. Alex and Emma
should be animated to look
happy and excited, possibly
jumping or clapping.
John: Great job, kids! You've The background should Math is everywhere
helped me a lot today and display the farm with all the
learned about multiplication counted items (carrots and
using arrays. By breaking apple trees). Mr. John, Alex,
down the numbers into and Emma should be shown
smaller parts, you made it smiling together, possibly
easier to multiply. giving high-fives. At the
same time, show Mr. John
being proud of the kids.
Narrator: The background should fade Happy Learning
Alex and Emma beam with out to a sunny farm scene.
pride. Alex and Emma should be
Emma: Thanks, Uncle John! animated to wave goodbye
We had so much fun and as the screen fades to the
learned a lot! end.
