Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
Lesson details
Learning outcome
You can use the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
Key learning points
- Multiples of 4 are all multiples of 2 but not all multiples of 2 are multiples of 4
- Multiples of 4 are double the multiples of 2
- Multiples of 2 are half the multiples of 4
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 find it difficult to solve problems or misunderstand questions.
Model clearly how to identify key phrases and words which will identify the operation and equation required for word problems.
Teacher tip
By this point fluency in 4 times tables will support children in solving these problems. Continue to chorally rehearse the 4 times tables.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which numbers are multiples of 2 and multiples of 4?
Q2.Match the start and end of the sentences to make them correct.
there are five bikes
there are 9 pairs
there are 5 dogs
there are 3 cars
Q3.Match the groups of 2 to the groups of 4.
1 group of 4
3 groups of 4
4 groups of 4
6 groups of 4
Q4.Multiples of 2 are the multiples of 4.
Q5.Match the calculation to the answer.
6
5
12
7
20
8
Q6.Look at the image. Which calculations does the whole bar model show?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at this array. It shows 3 groups of 4. It also shows groups of 2.
Q2.Match the parts of the sentence to make them correct.
the product doubles
the product halves
multiplying by 2
dividing by 2
Q3.If 3 × 4 = 12, what is 6 × 4?
Q4.Match the calculations showing multiples of 2 with the equivalent multiples of 4.
1 × 4
4 x 4
5 × 4
3 x 4
Q5.Andeep has been saving £2 coins. He has saved 7 coins. How much money has he saved altogether? £ .
Q6.Izzy is splitting her 20 eggs into boxes of 4. How many boxes will she need? boxes
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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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