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      Represent counting in sixes as the 6 times table

      Lesson details

      Learning outcome

      I can represent counting in sixes as the 6 times table.

      Key learning points

      1. Counting in sixes is the pattern of the 6 times table
      2. Counting in sixes can be represented in different ways
      3. Counting in threes can help you to count in sixes

      Keywords

      • Factor - Numbers we can multiply together to get another number are known as factors.

      • Product - The answer when two or more values are multiplied together.

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

      Common misconception

      Pupils often confuse the keywords of this lesson and use them interchangeably or incorrectly.

      Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the terms to identify the known elements in worded problems. Choral response can also support pupils using these words correctly.

      Teacher tip

      The focus of this lesson is recognition of multiples of sixes and connecting this to tables facts. Use every opportunity to rehearse and chant multiplication facts including skip counting and chanting multiplication tables to support fluency.

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      Lesson video

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      Prior knowledge starter quiz

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Match the addition expression to the correct answer

      Correct Answer:3 + 3 ,6

      6

      Correct Answer:3 + 3 + 3,9

      9

      Correct Answer:3 + 3 + 3 + 3,12

      12

      Correct Answer:3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3,15

      15

      Q2.
      When counting in multiples of three from zero, which of these numbers would not be part of the count?

      3
      6
      Correct answer: 8
      12
      Correct answer: 13

      Q3.
      When counting in threes from zero, Izzy reaches 36 Which number will she say next?

      35
      37
      38
      Correct answer: 39
      40

      Q4.
      Match the start of the count to the next number in the count.

      Correct Answer:3 6 9,12

      12

      Correct Answer:4 8 12 ,16

      16

      Correct Answer:8 16 24,32

      32

      Correct Answer:36 33 30,27

      27

      Correct Answer:27 24 21,18

      18

      Q5.
      What calculation does this array show?

      An image in a quiz
      2 × 3
      Correct answer: 3 × 3
      Correct answer: 1 × 9
      Correct answer: 9 × 1
      8 + 1

      Q6.
      Match the times tables facts to the correct product.

      Correct Answer:8 × 3,24

      24

      Correct Answer:7 × 8,56

      56

      Correct Answer:7 × 3,21

      21

      Correct Answer:9 × 8,72

      72

      Correct Answer:3 × 10,30

      30

      6 Questions

      Q1.
      Starting with the smallest put the multiples of 6 in order.

      1 - 6
      2 - 12
      3 - 18
      4 - 24
      5 - 36

      Q2.
      Which of these numbers are multiples of 6?

      28
      Correct answer: 36
      40
      Correct answer: 56
      Correct answer: 72

      Q3.
      For each sequence, match it to the multiple of 6 that will come next.

      Correct Answer:6 12 18,24

      24

      Correct Answer:18 24 30,36

      36

      Correct Answer:48 42 36,30

      30

      Correct Answer:66 60 54,48

      48

      Correct Answer:48 54 60,66

      66

      Q4.
      This image shows 9 ladybirds, each with 6 legs. How many legs are there altogether? legs

      An image in a quiz
      Correct Answer: 54

      Q5.
      An ant has 6 legs. Imagine 5 ants. How many legs will there be altogether? legs

      Correct Answer: 30

      Q6.
      A hexagon has 6 sides. Imagine 8 hexagons. How many sides will there be in total? sides

      Correct Answer: 48

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