Place value - Hundreds - Starter

In a Year 3 mathematics lesson, students delve into the concept of place value with a focus on hundreds. The session begins with a starter activity where students are prompted to perform simple multiplication, such as 2 x 5, and to calculate a two-digit number, reinforcing their understanding of number composition and multiplication skills. The 'Fluent in Four' section offers a revision exercise, encouraging students to determine which numbers fit into a multiplication model to complete the equation 4 x ____ = 40, further enhancing their multiplication fluency and comprehension of number relationships.

The lesson continues with activities designed to strengthen students' grasp of addition and the concept of equal groups. They are asked to complete sentences that describe the total of two given numbers and to articulate how many equal groups of a certain number can be composed from a total. Additionally, the lesson incorporates a practical application of tally charts, where students tally and total the number of times a favourite colour appears, such as green or orange. This exercise not only reinforces counting and data representation but also introduces students to the basics of data interpretation. To further apply their knowledge, students work with time, identifying what a clock displays, such as 'quarter past 3', integrating their mathematical skills with real-world contexts.