Multiplication and division - Make equal groups 2 - Starter

In the early stages of learning multiplication and division, Year 1 students are introduced to the concept of making equal groups. During the first day of Week 3 in the Summer Term, children are encouraged to explore this concept in a tactile and visual way by using their hands. The activity asks students to hold up an equal number of fingers on both hands, challenging them to discover the various ways they can achieve this. This hands-on approach not only makes the learning process fun but also helps to solidify their understanding of equality and grouping.

The lesson progresses with exercises that develop the children's ability to compare and order groups. Students are presented with different groups and asked to arrange them from the largest to the smallest, further enhancing their comprehension of quantity and comparison. Additionally, the use of a ruler is incorporated to bring in a practical measurement element, though it is noted that the images provided are not to scale. These activities aim to build foundational skills in mathematical reasoning, which are vital for the students' future learning in mathematics.