Represent counting in fours as the 4 times table
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can represent counting in fours as the 4 times table.
Key learning points
- Counting in twos can help you to count in fours.
- Counting in fours is the pattern of the 4 times table.
- Counting in fours can be represented in different ways.
Keywords
Factor - Numbers we can multiply together to get another number are known as factors.
Product - The answer when two or more values are multiplied together.
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Common misconception
Pupils often confuse the keywords of this lesson and use them interchangeably or incorrectly.
Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the terms to identify the known elements in worded problems. Choral response can also support pupils using these words correctly.
Teacher tip
The focus of this lesson is recognition of multiples of four and connecting this to tables facts. Use every opportunity to rehearse and chant multiplication facts including skip counting and chanting multiplication tables to support fluency.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match each number to its double.
4
8
10
20
16
14
Q2.When counting in fives, which of these numbers would not be part of the count?
Q3.When counting in tens, Andeep reaches 100 What number will he say next?
Q4.Match the start of the count to the next number in the count. Think about the steps of each count.
20
40
70
10
30
Q5.What calculation does this array show?
Q6.Match the times tables facts to the correct product.
16
20
70
12
45
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Starting with the smallest put the multiples of 4 in order.
Q2.Which of these numbers are multiples of 4?
Q3.In each of the sequences, which multiple of 4 will come next?
24
16
36
4
44
Q4.A fox has 4 legs. Imagine 6 foxes in a park. How many legs will they have altogether?
Q5. A rectangle has 4 sides. Imagine 7 rectangles. How many sides will there be in total?
Q6.This image shows 5 dogs, each with 4 legs. There are 20 legs in total. Match the parts of the calculation to the keyword.
factor
product
factor
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