Multiplication and division - Multiplication from pictures - Starter

During a Year 2 maths lesson, students are introduced to multiplication and division through engaging activities that involve visual aids and practical examples. The lesson starts with a warm-up activity called 'Fluent in Four - Revision', which is designed to revise concepts learned previously. In one of the exercises, children are tasked with ordering groups of cubes from the smallest to the largest number, enhancing their understanding of quantity and order. Another exercise requires students to calculate half of 92 and then add the product of 5 multiplied by 2, challenging them to combine division and multiplication skills in a single problem.

The main activities of the lesson focus on understanding multiplication through visual representation. Students are asked to add equal groups together to find a total, such as combining six groups of five. This approach helps them to visualise multiplication as repeated addition, making it more tangible and easier to comprehend. They are prompted to draw these groups to further reinforce the concept. Additionally, the lesson includes a real-life application where students must determine the total amount of money by adding up equal groups of pounds, thereby connecting mathematical operations to everyday contexts. This practical application not only solidifies their numerical skills but also enhances their financial literacy at an early age.