Multiplication and division - The 5 times table - Starter

For Year 2 students in their second week of the Spring term, the focus of Day 4's mathematics lesson is on the 5 times table, with a variety of engaging activities to reinforce their multiplication and division skills. The 'Fluent in Four' revision segment challenges students with four questions designed to test their fluency in these areas. One question prompts students to divide 35 by 5, while another asks them to calculate half of 100 and then divide the result by the sum of 3 plus 2. The session includes a 'True or False?' activity, encouraging children to apply their knowledge to verify statements.

As part of the lesson, students are also asked to count in 2s, a skill that helps them understand even number sequences and prepares them for multiplication. They practice applying their counting skills to real-life scenarios, such as determining the total number of cherries in a given picture. Additionally, they use multiplication to find out the total number of gloves, reinforcing their understanding of pairs and doubling. To incorporate spatial awareness, the lesson includes an observation task where students identify objects that have been rotated a half turn. This multi-faceted approach ensures that children not only practice their numerical operations but also develop a well-rounded mathematical understanding.