Multiplication & Division

"Get the Buzz! Problem Solving for Key Stage 2" is an engaging educational resource developed by Liz Hopkins that encourages students to apply their multiplication and division skills to solve a variety of problems. The book is filled with activities that challenge children to think critically and explore different mathematical concepts. For instance, one activity called 'Multiplying Cards' asks students to select three out of four given cards to form a two-digit number and a single-digit number, then multiply them together. The goal is to find five different products with an 8 in the ones column, promoting not only computation skills but also strategic thinking in how to combine the numbers.

Another activity, 'Remainders', presents a set of cards from which students must create a three-digit number and then divide it by the remaining single-digit number. The task sets objectives such as obtaining two results greater than 200 and finding the smallest possible result, which requires students to delve deeper into the properties of division and the concept of remainders. These activities not only solidify foundational maths skills but also encourage students to articulate their reasoning and keep track of their thought processes, thereby enhancing their problem-solving abilities and mathematical understanding.