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Scale known multiplication facts by 10
I can use unitising and multiplying by 10 to scale multiplication facts.
Lesson 14 of 15
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- Year 3
Scale known multiplication facts by 10
I can use unitising and multiplying by 10 to scale multiplication facts.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- If two groups of 4 are equal to 8 then two group of 4 tens is equal to 8 tens or 80
- By thinking of a number of 10s, you can scale up and work out the 20, 40 and 80 times tables
- By thinking of a number of 10s, you can scale up and work out ten times the 2, 4 and 8 times tables
Keywords
Scale / scaling - Scaling is when a given quantity is made ___ times the size. In this lesson, scaling will involve making values 10 times the size.
Common misconception
Lack of fluency in multiplication facts and / or understanding of word problems. 'Adding a 0' at the end.
Use language of unitisation to support pupils mathematical thinking. Clear modelling of steps in how to find the operation for the calculation. Use gattegno chart or place value chart to highlight scaling by 10.
At this stage children should have secure knowledge of their 2s, 4s and 8 times tables. Choral chanting should be given at any opportunity.
Teacher tip
Licence
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.What is the missing number in this sequence: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, , 80, 90, 100
What is the missing number in this sequence: 0, 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, , 80, 90, 100
Q2.Fill in the gap. 2 × = 8
Fill in the gap. 2 × = 8
2
3
Q3.Match the multiplication fact to the correct product.
Match the multiplication fact to the correct product.
Q4.Which numbers are multiples of 10?
Which numbers are multiples of 10?
102
133
104
Q5.Match the number to the correct product when the number has been multiplied by 10
Match the number to the correct product when the number has been multiplied by 10
Q6.Andeep has collected 5 packets of 4 guinea cards. Izzy has collected twice as many as Andeep.
How many guinea cards does Izzy have?
Andeep has collected 5 packets of 4 guinea cards. Izzy has collected twice as many as Andeep.
How many guinea cards does Izzy have?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Select the numbers which are multiples of 2 and 4 and 8
Select the numbers which are multiples of 2 and 4 and 8
2
4
Q2.8 × 12 can help you to solve which other multiplication equation?
8 × 12 can help you to solve which other multiplication equation?
7 × 5 =
3 × 7 =
Q3.Match the expressions on the left which can help you to solve the expressions on the right.
Match the expressions on the left which can help you to solve the expressions on the right.
Q4.If 4 × 7 = 28 then 40 × 7 =
If 4 × 7 = 28 then 40 × 7 =
Q5.Complete: If 9 × 8 = 72 then 90 × 8 =
Complete: If 9 × 8 = 72 then 90 × 8 =
Q6.Andeep has collected 7 packets of 8 guinea cards. Izzy has collected 10 times as many as Andeep.
How many guinea cards does Izzy have?
Andeep has collected 7 packets of 8 guinea cards. Izzy has collected 10 times as many as Andeep.
How many guinea cards does Izzy have?
