Multiplication and division - Make equal groups sharing - Starter

The 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise is a stimulating set of mathematical challenges designed for Year 2 students in their third week of the spring term. On the first day, the children tackle a variety of problems that test their understanding of basic arithmetic operations. They start off with a division task, where they find half of 22 and then add 69 to the result, sharpening their skills in both division and addition. The exercise also includes a problem where the students must use their knowledge of the words 'more than' and 'less than' to compare quantities and express the relationship between them.

Students are encouraged to write calculations that correspond to visual representations, such as matching the number of chapters in a series of books to the correct total. They also practice telling time by identifying '8 o'clock' on a clock face. The exercise includes a comparison task where children determine which of two rows, A or B, has more blocks, and by how many. This activity not only tests their counting skills but also their ability to articulate differences in quantity. The session culminates with the students calculating the total number of chapters in ten books, reinforcing their multiplication skills. Through these engaging tasks, the students develop a deeper understanding of multiplication, division, and number comparison.