Multiplication and division - The 2 times table - Starter

A Year 2 mathematics lesson plan for the Spring Term's second week, on the third day, is designed to strengthen students' understanding of the 2 times table, alongside revision exercises that incorporate addition and division concepts. The 'Fluent in Four' section encourages rapid mental arithmetic, prompting pupils to calculate the sum of three numbers and then to find the product of 5 and 9. In a separate activity, students are tasked with identifying square numbers from a list of letters representing different values, further enhancing their number recognition skills.

The lesson also includes practical exercises to help children grasp the concept of doubling and halving. They are presented with simple addition problems such as 2 + 2, and asked to identify the result of doubling the number 2. This is followed by exercises that require the students to double the number 3, reinforcing their understanding through repetition and variation. Additionally, the children explore division by determining the number of cubes that can be equally divided into quarters, with visual representations to support their learning. By the end of the session, students will have practiced addition, multiplication, and division, with a focus on the 2 times table, and gained a firmer understanding of square numbers and the concept of a quarter.