Zero is the number that represents no amount or objects. When we add zero to a number, the result is just the number, unchanged.

Explain and represent multiplication when a group contains zero or one items

Maths

In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication. In the future unit pupils will represent the 2x and 10x table in different ways using 2x/10x table to solve problems. They will explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2/10 and that factor pairs can be written in any order.

In the prior unit pupils extended their counting to counting the decade numbers and made representations using a variety of different manipulatives. In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication.

Grouping objects in different ways and relating to multiplication

Look at the image. Before, there were three groups of four milkshakes. After the party, there are three groups of ___ milkshakes. 

Look at the image. Before, there were three groups of four milkshakes. After the party, there are three groups of ___ milkshake.

Look at the representation below. There are 8 empty plates. Select the correct multiplication expression for this.

Look at the representation below. Each vase has 1 flower. Select the correct multiplication expression for this.

Match the multiplication expressions to the addition expression.

Match the multiplication expressions to the correct groupings.

Which multiplication expression matches this grouping of counters?

Here is a bar model. What multiplication expression does it represent?

Jacob has drawn some dots. Which of these representations does it match?

Select the correct multiplication expression.

Look at the image which shows 4 groups of 3    How would you change 4 × 3 to show 3 × 3?

Look at the image which shows 4 groups of 4   How would you change 4 × 4 to show 4 × 3?

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.

Explain and represent multiplication when a group contains zero or one items

Lesson outcome

This lesson will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.