Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of six
I can explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of six
Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of six
I can explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of six
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Adjacent multiples of 6 have a difference of 6
- If you add 6 to a multiple of 6 you get the next multiple of 6
- If you subtract 6 from a multiple of 6 you get the previous multiple of 6
Keywords
Adjacent - Adjacent means next to each other.
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Common misconception
Pupils may not understand the key term 'adjacent,' and have difficult understanding the word problems.
Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the terms to identify the known elements in worded problems.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete: product = × factor.
Q2.Which of these numbers are multiples of 6?
Q3.Starting from 36, complete the missing multiples on this number line in the correct order.

Q4.In each of the sequences, which multiple of 6 will come next?
24
36
54
48
6
Q5.This image shows 6 ladybirds, each with 6 legs. How many legs are there altogether? legs

Q6.Imagine eight hexagons. What is the total number of sides for all of the shapes? sides.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Adjacent multiples of 6 can be found by increasing or decreasing a multiple by
Q2.42 is a multiple of 6 Which multiples of 6 are adjacent to 42?
Q3.Which mixed operation expression can be used to calculate the missing multiple of 6?

Q4.Using your knowledge of groups, order the expressions starting with the greatest product.
Q5.Here is part of the 6 times table grid. What could Andeep do to find 14 × 6 quickly?

Q6.Match the products to the correct mixed operation expression.
3 × 6 + 6
8 × 6 + 6
9 × 6 + 6
10 × 6 + 6