Explain the relationship between multiples of five and ten
I can explain the relationship between multiples of five and ten.
Explain the relationship between multiples of five and ten
I can explain the relationship between multiples of five and ten.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Five is half of ten
- Multiples of 5 are half the value of multiples of 10
- Ten is double 5
- Multiples of 10 are double the value of multiples of 5
Keywords
Related - The relationship between a set of values.
Double - To become twice as many / to multiply by two.
Half - One of two equal parts of a whole. / To divide into two equal parts.
Common misconception
Pupils may assume that all multiples of 5 are multiples of 10
Show children the relationship between 5s and 10s using the multiplication chart and number line. Make clear the relationship between the multiples of 5 and 10 through using stem sentences; for every one group of ten, there are two groups of 5
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.2 groups of 5 is equal to group of 10

Q2.4 groups of 5 is equal to groups of 10

Q3.Look at the image below. 3 groups of 10 is equal to groups of 5

Q4.Match the groups of 5 to the groups of 10 so that they are equal.
2 groups of 10
3 groups of 10
4 groups of 10
5 groups of 10
Q5.If I count from 30 to 69, there are 8 multiples of 5 that I would say. This means that there are ___ multiples of 10 that I would say.
Q6.If I count from 50 to 99, there are 5 multiples of 10 that I would say. This means that there are multiples of 5 that I would say.
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at the image. How many groups of 5 are there?

Q2.Complete the sentence: For every 1 group of 10 there are groups of 5
Q3.Look at the image to help complete the statement. 6 groups of 5 is equal to of 10

Q4.Look at the image below and select the correct statements which it represents.
