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Represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table

I can represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table.

Lesson 1 of 10
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  • Year 4

Represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table

I can represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table.

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Lesson details

Key learning points

  1. Counting in sevens is the pattern of the 7 times table.
  2. Counting in sevens can be represented in different ways.
  3. Counting in sevens can help you to solve problems.

Keywords

  • Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.

  • Skip count - Counting in steps of equal size. For example, skip counting in twos means to count in equal steps of two.

Common misconception

Pupils may think that the 7 times table is just counting by sevens without recognising it as multiplication.

Emphasise that the 7 times table is not just counting by sevens but a series of products of 7 and whole numbers (e.g., 7 × 1, 7 × 2, etc.).


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Use visual aids like number lines or arrays to show how multiplying by 7 repeatedly adds seven to the previous product. Continue to practice 7 times tables at any given opportunity.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Look at this image. Which numbers are factors for the total number of spots on the dice?

An image in a quiz
Correct answer: 6
2
Correct answer: 3
18

Q2.
What is the missing multiple of 4 in this sequence?

An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: 32

Q3.
Each ladybird has 6 legs. How many legs are there altogether? legs.

An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: 36

Q4.
Which of these numbers are multiples of 9?

Correct answer: 18
Correct answer: 27
55
Correct answer: 63
80

Q5.
Here is part of the 8 times table. What could you do to find 13 × 8?

Correct answer: Increase 96 by 8
Correct answer: 12 × 8 + 8
Skip count in 12s

Q6.
Match the multiplication expression to the correct product.

Correct Answer:9 × 4,36

36

Correct Answer:4 × 6 ,24

24

Correct Answer:7 × 8 ,56

56

Correct Answer:6 × 5 ,30

30

Correct Answer:10 × 9,90

90

Assessment exit quiz

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6 Questions

Q1.
Skip count in 7s to find the number of tomatoes. There are tomatoes.

An image in a quiz
Correct Answer: 35

Q2.
Laura is skip counting in 7s from zero. What multiple of 7 will she say after 49?

63
54
Correct answer: 56
57

Q3.
Which of these numbers are multiples of 7?

Correct answer: 7
Correct answer: 28
30
Correct answer: 56

Q4.
Match the number of groups to the product.

Correct Answer:5 groups of 7 ,35

35

Correct Answer:3 groups of 7,21

21

Correct Answer:6 groups of 7,42

42

Correct Answer:8 groups of 7 ,56

56

Q5.
Look at this equation. 7 × 7 = 49 49 is the __________.

factor
sum
Correct answer: product
adjacent multiple

Q6.
A netball team has 7 members. If 8 teams gather together for a netball tournament, how many members are there altogether? members

Correct Answer: 56