Explain that objects can be grouped equally

I can groups objects equally.

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Explain that objects can be grouped equally

I can groups objects equally.

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Key learning points

Objects can be divided into groups with the same number in each group. This shows ___ groups with ___ in each group.
The stem sentence ___ is equal to ___ groups of ___ can be used to describe this.
Equal grouping can be recorded with a multiplication equation.

Keywords

Equal - Equal means to have exactly the same amount or value.
Group - A group is a collection of objects or images.

Common misconception

Pupils may misinterpret the 'number of groups' and 'the size of each group' when reading multiplication equations.

Emphasise the order of multiplication equations, referring to these as '___ groups of ___: there are ___ groups with ___ in each group'. Reinforce this with visual representations such as counters and bar models.

For this lesson, pupils will need to use manipulatives such as counters to group numbers in different ways. Use these alongside bar models to represent the different ways. Encourage pupils to explain relationships verbally e.g. 8 is equal to 4 groups of 2

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