Multiply by Five - PowerPoint

Year 2 students are set to enhance their multiplication skills with a focus on multiplying by 5. The lesson starts with a clear objective: to practice and become proficient in forming multiplication sentences involving the number 5. With the use of visual aids like apples, the concept is introduced in a tangible way. For instance, 2 groups of 5 apples equate to 10 apples, which can be expressed mathematically as 2 x 5 = 10. This approach helps children understand multiplication as the combining of equal groups, making abstract concepts more accessible.

The lesson further delves into the patterns observed when multiplying by 5. It highlights that results always end in either 0 or 5, with even numbers resulting in multiples of 10 and odd numbers ending in 5. This pattern recognition is crucial for young learners as it aids in memorising the multiplication table and understanding the concept of zero in multiplication. To reinforce learning, students are encouraged to answer questions on subsequent slides and complete worksheets that involve multiplying various numbers by 5, with a creative 'x 5 flower' exercise to visually connect the numbers with their products. The lesson also includes a set of flash cards that can be used for quick recall and practice.