Looking at multiplication strategies and the effect on the product

Looking at multiplication strategies and the effect on the product

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Key learning points

  1. In this lesson, we will explore whether the product changes if different multiplication strategies are used. We will evaluate which calculation approaches are and are not correct for given problems.

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3 Questions

Q1.
Freddie has 3 sweets. Connell has 5 times as many sweets. How many sweets does Connell have?
Correct answer: 15 sweets
2 sweets
8 sweets
Q2.
Can the same calculation be used to solve different number stories?
No
Correct answer: Yes
Q3.
Does the product change when the order of the factors change?
Correct answer: No
Yes

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UnitMaths / Deriving multiplication and division facts