Decomposing arrays using pictures is a strategy that helps students understand the relationship between multiplication and division. Students can use pictures of arrays to decompose, or break down, a multiplication problem into smaller parts. For example, to solve 6 ÷ 2, students can draw a 6 x 1 array and then circle two rows of three objects each to show that 6 can be divided into two equal parts of 3. Using pictures to decompose arrays helps students develop their critical thinking skills and