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Lesson 8 of 15
Explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8
I can explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8
Lesson 8 of 15
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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.
Children to chorally rehearse their 2s, 4s and 8s times tables at any given opportunity to support fluency.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1. numbers are ones that are next to each other.
numbers are ones that are next to each other.
Q2.64 is a multiple of 8. Which multiples of 8 are adjacent to 64?
64 is a multiple of 8. Which multiples of 8 are adjacent to 64?
80
58
Q3.40 is the fifth multiple of 8. Which mixed operation equation can be used to calculate the missing multiple of 8 on this number line?
40 is the fifth multiple of 8. Which mixed operation equation can be used to calculate the missing multiple of 8 on this number line?

6 × 8
Q4.Andeep knows that 9 × 8 = 72. He used the known fact of 10 × 8 = 80 and 8.
Andeep knows that 9 × 8 = 72. He used the known fact of 10 × 8 = 80 and 8.
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Q5.Match the simple equation to the mixed operation equation.
Match the simple equation to the mixed operation equation.
8 × 8 - 8
2 × 8 + 8
6 × 8 - 8
10 × 8 - 8
5 × 8 + 8
Q6.Using your knowledge of groups, order the expressions starting with the smallest multiple.
Using your knowledge of groups, order the expressions starting with the smallest multiple.
Assessment exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.Which numbers are multiples of 4 and multiples of 8?
Which numbers are multiples of 4 and multiples of 8?
20
28
Q2.Look at the image. Match the size of the group to the number of groups.
Look at the image. Match the size of the group to the number of groups.

6
3
Q3.Match the groups of 4 to the groups of 8.
Match the groups of 4 to the groups of 8.
1 × 8
2 × 8
3 × 8
4 × 8
5 × 8
Q4.Which of the statements are true?
Which of the statements are true?
All multiples of 4 are multiples of 8
Q5.True or false. This image shows 4 × 8 = 32 and 8 × 4 = 32.
True or false. This image shows 4 × 8 = 32 and 8 × 4 = 32.

False
Q6.Look at the image. Which calculations does it show?
Look at the image. Which calculations does it show?

8 × 8 = 64