Use knowledge of the relationships between the 3 and 6 times tables to solve problems
Lesson details
Learning outcome
I can use knowledge of the relationships between the 3 and 6 times tables to solve problems.
Key learning points
- All multiples of 6 are multiples of 3
- Not all multiples of 3 are multiples of 6
- Multiples of 6 are double the multiples of 3
- Multiples of 3 are half the multiples of 6
Keywords
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Double / doubling - Doubling is the act of becoming twice as many.
Halve / 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. This could involve drawing bar models or other representations.
Teacher tip
By this point fluency in 3 and 6 times tables will support children in solving these problems. Continue to chorally rehearse the 3 and 6 times tables.
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Lesson video
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which numbers are multiples of 3?
Q2.Multiples of 3 are __________ the multiples of 6
Q3.Match the groups of 3 to the groups of 6
1 group of 6
3 groups of 6
3 groups of 4
4 groups of 6
6 groups of 6
Q4.Match the expressions to the correct product.
18
42
54
48
Q5.Match the calculation to the answer.
6
18
12
7
Q6.Match the start and end of the sentences to make them correct.
there are 15 vertices
there are 42 vertices
there are 12 vertices
there are 54 vertices
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Look at this array. It shows 6 groups of 3 and it also shows groups of 6
Q2.Select the keyword which will make the statement correct. In a multiplication equation, when one factor doubles the product __________.
Q3.Select the correct product: if 3 × 6 = 18 then 3 × 3 = .
Q4.If 3 × 7 = 21, what is 6 × 7 =
Q5.Find the missing number.
Q6.Match the equation to the correct missing factor.
2
3
4
5
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