Solve problems by counting forwards and backwards in multiples of 2, 20, 5, 50 and 25
I can solve problems by counting in multiples of 2, 20, 5, 50 and 25.
Solve problems by counting forwards and backwards in multiples of 2, 20, 5, 50 and 25
I can solve problems by counting in multiples of 2, 20, 5, 50 and 25.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Scales are marked in different ways.
- Counting in 20s, 50s or 25s can help identify missing numbers.
- Knowing patterns can help you recognise whether numbers are multiples of 20, 25 or 50
Keywords
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Pattern - A pattern is when objects or numbers are arranged following a rule. A pattern is a repeated set of numbers, shapes or objects.
Common misconception
Pupils may struggle to find missing numbers where they are given the start and end numbers only.
Draw attention to the patterns in the counts (e.g. 5 and 0 of counting in 5s and 50s) so that pupils recognise multiples of numbers.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Which multiple of 20 comes next: 120, 140, 160, ?
Q2.Order the numbers so that the count is in the correct order, starting with the smallest.
Q3.What number is missing from the number track?

Q4.What number is missing from the number track?

Q5.What are the next three numbers in this count: 585, 590, 595, ___, ___, ___
Q6.Andeep counts backwards in multiples of 25. What number has he missed from his count?

Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.When you count in multiples of 20...
Q2.Which of these numbers are multiples of 25?
Q3.Look at the number line. The count is in multiples of

Q4.Look at the number line. The count is in multiples of

Q5.Look at the number line. What are the three missing numbers?

Q6.The graph shows the number of children who went to the park over the weekend. If 150 children went on Saturday, how many children went on Sunday?
