Multiplication and division - Consolidate 2, 4 and 8 times tables - Planning

In the Year 3 mathematics curriculum, pupils are encouraged to consolidate their understanding of the 2, 4, and 8 times tables through a series of engaging activities. The objective is to write and calculate multiplication and division statements, focusing on the multiplication of two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers, starting with mental calculations and advancing to formal written methods. Key vocabulary such as 'multiplication', 'calculations', 'commutative', and 'bar model' are introduced, with resources like worksheets and presentations to support learning. Students begin by recapping their previous knowledge and discussing the connections between the times tables. They then move on to visual learning with bar models that illustrate multiplication as repeated addition, helping them to see the patterns within the times tables.

Further activities include exploring the doubling relationship between the 2, 4, and 8 times tables and applying strategies for recalling times table facts. A game-based activity challenges pupils to identify the correct calculations to reach a given product, such as 16, thereby reinforcing their multiplication skills. The lesson also incorporates self-assessment and reflection, prompting students to consider what they have learned, the skills they have used, and any difficulties they may have encountered. Differentiated worksheets cater to varied learning needs, ensuring that all students can practice and apply their understanding of multiplication, whether they are working towards the expected level, at the expected level, or beyond, delving into times tables outside of the standard 12.