Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
You can use the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
You can use the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
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.
Licence
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
there are five bikes
there are 9 pairs
there are 5 dogs
there are 3 cars
1 group of 4
3 groups of 4
4 groups of 4
6 groups of 4
6
5
12
7
20
8
Exit quiz
6 Questions
the product doubles
the product halves
multiplying by 2
dividing by 2
1 × 4
4 x 4
5 × 4
3 x 4