Multiplication and division - Multiply two digits by one digit activity - Planning

In the Year 3 mathematics lesson focused on multiplication and division, students are introduced to the concept of multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers without the need for exchanging. The lesson starts with a recap of previous learning and a series of 'fluent in four' questions to get the children ready for the task ahead. The key vocabulary for the lesson includes multiplication, calculations, digit, and repeated addition, with resources available on the website for further clarification. The class teaching input begins with a demonstration using base 10 blocks and digit cards to visually represent the multiplication process, starting with an example such as 2 x 24. Through partitioning the number 24 into tens and ones, students can see how to multiply each part by 2, then combine the results for the final answer.

The lesson continues with an independent learning phase where students use digit cards or a whiteboard to create and solve their own multiplication problems, as guided by the 1 and 2 star sheets. These activities are designed to consolidate their understanding and apply their skills to different scenarios. The plenary includes a 'Give me five' reflection activity, encouraging students to think about what they've learned, the skills they've used or found challenging, and what strategies or tools were helpful during the lesson. Worksheets with varying levels of support and challenge cater to different learning needs, with some providing pictorial guidance on the equipment needed, while others require students to independently select the correct tools or explain the partitioning under the calculations. This structured approach ensures that all students have the opportunity to deepen their understanding of multiplication concepts.