Exploring Multiplication with Arrays in Minecraft

Mr. Palace creates his first YouTube video to share a Minecraft challenge inspired by a student's work. He explains how to use Minecraft to create arrays as a strategy for solving multiplication equations. The video demonstrates two methods of creating arrays: using pumpkins and building on the ground. Mr. Palace encourages students to participate in the challenge by creating their own arrays and sharing them.

What inspired Mr. Palace to create his first YouTube video?

• A student's impressive work

• A challenge from another teacher

• A new Minecraft update

• A request from the school

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What is the main purpose of Mr. Palace's challenge blog?

• To teach coding

• To post school announcements

• To challenge students to create arrays in Minecraft

• To share Minecraft tips

What is an array used for in mathematics?

• To solve subtraction problems

• To solve division problems

• To solve multiplication equations

• To solve addition problems

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How many total dirt blocks are in a 4x6 array?

• 20

• 36

• 24

• 30

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What did the student DJ Bob MC create instead of just a screenshot?

• A blog post

• A Minecraft mod

• An entire YouTube video

• A PowerPoint presentation

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What item did Mr. Palace use to create the 3x5 array?

• Wooden planks

• Stone blocks

• Pumpkins

• Dirt blocks

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How many pumpkins are in each group in the 3x5 array?

• 4

• 6

• 3

• 5

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What is the total number of pumpkins in the 3x5 array?

• 10

• 15

• 20

• 25

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How many groups of three are there in the 4x3 array?

• 3

• 2

• 4

• 5

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What is the total number of blocks in the 4x3 array?

• 10

• 12

• 16

• 14

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