Represent the 5 times table in different ways
I can represent the 5 times table in different ways.
Represent the 5 times table in different ways
I can represent the 5 times table in different ways.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- The 5 times table can be represented in different ways with groups of 5
- The 5 times table can be recorded as skip counting in 5 on a number line.
- The number of counts is one of the factors and the skip size of 5 is the other factor.
- The 5 times table can be represented using multiplication equations.
Keywords
Skip count - Counting in steps of equal size. For example, skip counting in twos means to count in equal steps of two.
Factor - A factor is a number which exactly divides another whole number.
Product - A product is the result of two or more numbers multiplied together.
Common misconception
Children may struggle to count in multiples of 5s
Use of concrete resources: 10 frame and 5 p coins can support children to practise skip counting in 5s. Then move onto counting in 5s on a number line.
Licence
Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which of these numbers is not a multiple of 5?
Q2.There are __________ bundles of 5 pencils.

Q3.Skip count in 5s to count the counters. There are counters.

Q4.7 children show one of their hands. How many fingers will there be altogether? There are fingers.

Q5.Laura has found some 5 p coins. What is the total amount? p

Q6.If Aisha has 50 p altogether, how many 5 p coins does she have? Aisha has coins.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Aisha is counting on in 5s: 35, 40, 45, What multiple of 5 comes next?
Q2.Select the different ways of saying 30
Q3.Complete: 4 fives are

Q4.How many ones Base 10 blocks are there altogether?

Q5.There are 6 packs of pencils. Each holds 5 pencils. Select the correct multiplication expression which represents this.
