Lesson 10: Let’s multiply by 3
Students will explore strategies for multiplying by 3 effectively using skip counting or doubling and adding an extra group. They will practice these skills by playing a game called Cat Nap.
Lesson 9: Let’s multiply by 5
Students will explore strategies for multiplying by 5, such as skip counting and using arrays. These methods will help them solve problems efficiently and build confidence in their multiplication skills. They will apply their knowledge by planning a party for 5 guests.
Lesson 8: Let’s multiply by 10
Students will revisit the connection between each place value column and use this information to begin to multiply by ten. They will do this by exploring what happens to digits when they become 10x larger. They will practice this strategy by comparing superhero powers.
Lesson 7: Let’s multiply by 2
Students will use doubling to multiply by 2, recognising that multiplying by 2 is the same as adding a number to itself. This approach will help them build fluency and number sense. Students will practice this strategy by playing a game called Doubling Splat.
Lesson 6: Let’s multiply by 1 and 0
Students will develop a conceptual understanding of multiplying by 1 by recognising that the product remains the same as the original number. They will also explore multiplying by 0, discovering that the product is always zero regardless of the other factor. They will play a game of multiplication Bingo.
Lesson 5: Let’s use arrays to show multiplication
Students will create buildings that visually represent arrays, using rows and columns to show the organization of objects. This activity will help them explore the connection between arrays and multiplication.
Lesson 4: Let’s create arrays to show multiplication
Students will play a game that involves drawing arrays to represent multiplication and addition number sentences. This activity will help them explore the connection between multiplication and repeated addition.
Lesson 3: Let’s keep skip counting to multiply
Students will apply their skip counting knowledge from the previous lesson with a strategy game called Cash My Crop.
Lesson 2: Let’s use skip counting to multiply
Students will use skip counting as a strategy to solve multiplication problems by counting forward in equal intervals. This approach helps them see multiplication as repeated addition and builds their number sense. They will practice this skill by playing a game called Island Capture.
Lesson 1: Let’s explore equal groups
This lesson introduces the concept of groups and explores the connection to multiplication and addition number sentences through imagery. Students will find groups and connect them to number sentences using ‘I Spy’ pictures.