The array method only works when one of the numbers being multiplied is bigger than 10. Look at both numbers and, where necessary, split into tens and ones. Draw out a rectangle. Label the top of the ...

Having them lined up like this makes them easier to count. You've got four rows of meebs, with 3 meebs in each row. So all together that's 4 times 3, which equals 12. From where you're standing you ...