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Use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 times tables to solve problems
I can use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 times tables to solve problems.
Lesson 10 of 10
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- Year 4
Use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 times tables to solve problems
I can use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 times tables to solve problems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- There are divisibility rules for 2, 4 and 8 which involve halving, halving twice and halving three times.
- Multiples of 10 have a zero in the ones and multiples of 5 have a 5 or a zero in the ones.
- Multiples of 3 have a digit sum of 3
- Multiples of 6 are even numbered multiples of 3
Keywords
Divisible - divisibility is a number’s ability to be exactly divided by another number, leaving no remainder.
Divisibility rules - divisibility rules let you test if one number is divisible by another, without having to do too much calculation.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to apply multiple divisibility rules simultaneously.
Have the rules visible, practise applying multiple rules step-by-step to ensure understanding and accuracy.
The numbers used for the divisibility checks in the first cycle are multiples within the times tables. Children should be familiar and confident in identifying whether numbers are divisible. Encourage discussions regarding the relationship of divisibility between 2, 4 and 8, 5 and 10, 3, 6 and 9
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the divisibility rules.
Match the divisibility rules.
Q2.Which statements are true?
Which statements are true?
18 is divisible by 4
18 is divisible by 8
Q3.Which statements are not true?
Which statements are not true?
30 is divisible by 3
30 is divisible by 6
Q4.True or false? 90 is divisible by 6
True or false? 90 is divisible by 6
False
Q5.Which statements are true?
Which statements are true?
125 is divisible by 3
700 is divisible by 8
Q6.True or false. 48 is divisible by 3, 4, 6 and 8
True or false. 48 is divisible by 3, 4, 6 and 8
False
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the divisibility rules
Match the divisibility rules
Q2.Which statements are true?
Which statements are true?
30 is divisible by 9
30 is divisible by 4
Q3.Which statements are not true?
Which statements are not true?
60 is divisible by 2 and 4
40 is divisible by 4 and 10
Q4.True or false. 198 is divisible by 9
True or false. 198 is divisible by 9
False
Q5.There are 228 competitors at a sports event. They are put into an equal number of teams. How many teams could there be?
There are 228 competitors at a sports event. They are put into an equal number of teams. How many teams could there be?
8
Q6.If there are 390 books in the library and they are organised equally onto shelves, how many shelves could there be?
If there are 390 books in the library and they are organised equally onto shelves, how many shelves could there be?
9
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