Explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8
I can explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8
Explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8
I can explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Multiples of 8 are double the multiples of 4
- Multiples of 4 are half the multiples of 8
- Multiples of 8 are all multiples of 4 but not all multiples of 4 are multiples of 8
Keywords
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Double / doubling - To double means to become twice as many or to multiply by two.
Halving - Halving means to divide into two equal parts.
Common misconception
Lack of fluency in the 4s and 8s times tables and generalisation of the rule.
Encourage children to test generalisation - model this clearly using key words and identifying why the rule applies.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions

8 × 8 - 8
2 × 8 + 8
6 × 8 - 8
10 × 8 - 8
5 × 8 + 8
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions

6
3
1 × 8
2 × 8
3 × 8
4 × 8
5 × 8

