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Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
You can use the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
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- Year 3
Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
You can use the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Multiples of 4 are all multiples of 2 but not all multiples of 2 are multiples of 4
- Multiples of 4 are double the multiples of 2
- Multiples of 2 are half the multiples of 4
Keywords
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Double / doubling - To double means to become twice as many or to multiply by two.
Halving - Halving means to divide into two equal parts.
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 4 times tables will support children in solving these problems. Continue to chorally rehearse the 4 times tables.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which numbers are multiples of 2 and multiples of 4?
Which numbers are multiples of 2 and multiples of 4?
6
18
22
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 2 to the groups of 4.
Match the groups of 2 to the groups of 4.
Q4.Multiples of 2 are the multiples of 4.
Multiples of 2 are the multiples of 4.
double
Q5.Match the calculation to the answer.
Match the calculation to the answer.
Q6.Look at the image. Which calculations does the whole bar model show?
Look at the image. Which calculations does the whole bar model show?
8 x 4 = 32
8 x 5 = 40
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at this array. It shows 3 groups of 4. It also shows groups of 2.
Look at this array. It shows 3 groups of 4. It also shows groups of 2.
Q2.Match the parts of the sentence to make them correct.
Match the parts of the sentence to make them correct.
Q3.If 3 × 4 = 12, what is 6 × 4?
If 3 × 4 = 12, what is 6 × 4?
Q4.Match the calculations showing multiples of 2 with the equivalent multiples of 4.
Match the calculations showing multiples of 2 with the equivalent multiples of 4.
Q5.Andeep has been saving £2 coins. He has saved 7 coins. How much money has he saved altogether? £ .
Andeep has been saving £2 coins. He has saved 7 coins. How much money has he saved altogether? £ .
Q6.Izzy is splitting her 20 eggs into boxes of 4. How many boxes will she need? boxes
Izzy is splitting her 20 eggs into boxes of 4. How many boxes will she need? boxes
