Max Maths, Year 6, Learn together, Factors and multiples (3)

In the 'Max Maths' curriculum for Year 6, students explore the concept of multiples through the use of a multiplication grid. This visual tool allows learners to easily identify the multiples of any given number by looking at the products in the grid. For example, when examining the multiples of 3 and 9, the grid reveals that each row and column corresponding to these numbers contains their multiples. By highlighting these, students can clearly see which numbers are multiples of both 3 and 9. The grid shows that 9 and 18 are common multiples of these two numbers, with 9 being the lowest common multiple (LCM) of 3 and 9, demonstrating an efficient method to find LCMs visually.

Furthering their understanding, students also investigate the multiples of 4 and 10 using the same multiplication grid. Each number's multiples are coloured to stand out, making it simple to spot the lowest common multiple shared by 4 and 10. In this case, the grid indicates that 20 is the lowest common multiple of these two numbers. The multiplication grid serves as an effective learning tool, not only for finding multiples but also for reinforcing multiplication facts and patterns within the times tables. This method offers a clear and interactive way to engage with the concept of multiples and common multiples, foundational elements in the study of factors and multiples.