Multiplication and division - Make equal groups grouping - Starter

The 'Fluent in Four' revision activity is designed for Year 2 students during the Spring Term, specifically for Week 3, Day 3. This exercise aims to reinforce their understanding of multiplication and division through practical examples and visual aids. The students are presented with a variety of problems to solve, beginning with a straightforward multiplication question, '7 × 2 =', which tests their ability to recall and apply times tables. They are then asked to identify all the pyramids from a given set, enhancing their geometric recognition skills.

Another question on the sheet involves real-life application: 'I share 12 apples between 4 boxes', which leads to a division calculation, '12 ÷ 4 ='. This helps students understand how division can be used to make equal groups. Additionally, they are asked to determine what time 'half past 5' represents on a clock, blending time-telling into the maths practice. The activity also includes a question that combines multiplication and division: 'Half of 10 × 9', encouraging students to perform two-step calculations. Finally, they are asked to identify which shapes represent quarters, further linking their mathematical knowledge to everyday concepts and shapes.