Use knowledge of the 4 times table to solve problems
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can solve problems using knowledge of the 4 times table.
Key learning points
- Counting in fours can help to solve problems
- Counting in fours can be represented in different ways
- The 4 times table can be represented as multiplication equations
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 is the product.
Common misconception
Pupils often confuse the keywords of this lesson and use them interchangeably or incorrectly. Pupils may also not understand how to deduce the operation for the calculation.
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
Use every opportunity to rehearse and chant multiplication facts including skip counting and chanting multiplication tables to support fluency. Consistently highlight keywords which point out the operation for the calculation.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Complete the missing multiples of 4 on this number line in the correct order.
Q2.In each sequences, which multiple of 4 will come next?
16
24
8
12
40
4
Q3.Which of these numbers are multiples of 4?
Q4.Look at this calculation. 12 = 3 × 4. Match each number to its keyword.
factor
product
factor
Q5.Each cat has 4 legs. Which calculation matches the image for the total number of legs?
Q6.A square has 4 sides. Imagine 4 squares. How many sides will there be in total?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the two parts of the sentence correctly.
numbers that are multiplied together.
the answers when factors are multiplied together.
Q2.Look at this image. What is the total number of wheels on the cars?
Q3.What is the product of the factors 7 and 4?
Q4.True or false. This image shows 4, nine times.
Q5.Match the calculation to the product.
8
40
20
16
32
Q6.It costs £4 to watch a film at the cinema. How much would it cost for 5 people to watch? £ .
To help you plan your 3 maths lesson on: Use knowledge of the 4 times table to solve problems, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
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The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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