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Use knowledge of the 3 and 6 times tables to solve problems
I can use knowledge of the 3 and 6 times tables to solve problems.
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- Year 4
Use knowledge of the 3 and 6 times tables to solve problems
I can use knowledge of the 3 and 6 times tables to solve problems.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Knowing the 3 times table can help to solve problems.
- Knowing the 6 times table can help to solve problems.
- Counting in 3s and 6s can help to solve problems.
Keywords
Multiply/multiplication - The basic idea of multiplication is repeated addition, adding a number to itself multiple times. It can also be thought of as making a number ___ times the size.
Divide - To divide a number or quantity is to split it into equal parts or groups.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to solve problems or misunderstand questions.
Model clearly how to identify key phrases and words which will identify the operation and equation required for word problems.
By this point fluency in 3 and 6 times tables will support children in solving these problems. Continue to chorally rehearse the times tables.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which numbers are multiples of both 3 and 6?
Which numbers are multiples of both 3 and 6?
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Q2.Match the start and end of the sentences to make them correct.
Match the start and end of the sentences to make them correct.
Q3.Match the groups of 3 to the equal groups of 6
Match the groups of 3 to the equal groups of 6
Q4.Match the calculation to the answer.
Match the calculation to the answer.
Q5.If you a multiple of 6 then you get a multiple of 3
If you a multiple of 6 then you get a multiple of 3
Q6.Match the calculation to the answer.
Match the calculation to the answer.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at this array and complete the sentence. The array shows 3 groups of 2 and it also shows group(s) of 6
Look at this array and complete the sentence. The array shows 3 groups of 2 and it also shows group(s) of 6
Q2.Match the parts of the sentence to make them correct.
Match the parts of the sentence to make them correct.
Q3.If 3 × 5 = 15, what is 6 × 5 =
If 3 × 5 = 15, what is 6 × 5 =
Q4.Match the calculations showing multiples of 3 with the equivalent multiples of 6
Match the calculations showing multiples of 3 with the equivalent multiples of 6
Q5.Andeep has been collecting packs of guinea cards. They come in packs of 3 He has collected 9 packets and gave away 3 packets. How many cards has he collected altogether? cards
Andeep has been collecting packs of guinea cards. They come in packs of 3 He has collected 9 packets and gave away 3 packets. How many cards has he collected altogether? cards
Q6.Izzy is splitting her 36 eggs into boxes of six. She then gives away 2 boxes two Andeep. How many boxes will she have altogether? boxes
Izzy is splitting her 36 eggs into boxes of six. She then gives away 2 boxes two Andeep. How many boxes will she have altogether? boxes
