Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2, 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems
I can use the relationship between the 2, 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems.
Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2, 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems
I can use the relationship between the 2, 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- If you double the multiples of 2 you get the multiples of 4
- If you double the multiples of 4 you get the multiples of 8
- If you double the multiples of 2 and double again you get the multiples of 8
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 misunderstand the contexts or language within worded problems and therefore not understand the calculation required to solve.
Model clearly how to identify key phrases and words which will identify the operation and equation required for word problems. Pupils may benefit from representing what is known and what is unknown such as by drawing a bar model.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
2 × 12
8 × 2
16 groups of 2
20 groups of 2
16 legs
48 legs
40 legs
48 legs
20 legs
Multiples of 8 are double a multiple of 4
If you half a multiple of 8 you always get a multiple of 4
All multiples of 2 are also multiples of 8
An odd number multiplied by 2 is a multiple of 4
Double a multiple of 2, then double again, gives a multiple of 8
Exit quiz
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