Multiplication and division - The multiplication symbol - Worksheet

In the context of a Year 6 mathematics lesson, children are introduced to the concept of multiplication using the '×' symbol. The lesson is designed to help students understand and make connections between repeated addition and multiplication. They learn to use stem sentences to aid their comprehension and are encouraged to interpret and create mathematical stories that incorporate multiplication. To facilitate a deeper understanding, the lesson plan suggests the use of concrete resources and pictorial representations. The vocabulary for the lesson includes terms such as 'addition', 'multiplication', 'lots of', 'represent', 'interpret', 'multiplication symbol', and 'repeated addition'. The key questions posed during the lesson invite students to explore the meaning of numbers in a multiplication sentence and the equivalence between different expressions of multiplication.

Students are expected to demonstrate their understanding through various activities, such as drawing and completing simple tables to link equal groups and repeated addition to multiplication. The lesson remains within the scope of the 2, 5, and 10 times tables. Children are tasked with solving problems and explaining concepts, like the commutative law and the difference between repeated addition and multiplication. The worksheet includes reasoning and problem-solving sections where students use comparison symbols to relate multiplication sentences to equivalent repeated addition sentences. They also assist a character named Malachi in completing multiplications, with opportunities to explore multiple solutions. The lesson aims to build fluency and precision in using the multiplication symbol, ultimately leading to a greater depth of understanding through the completion of differentiated activities and exercises.