Multiplication and division - The 3 times table - Presentation

In Lesson 13, students delve into the 3 times table, enhancing their multiplication and division skills. The lesson encourages students to practice counting in threes both forwards and backwards, laying a solid foundation for fluency in the 3 times table. Through a series of engaging activities, learners are challenged to recall and fill in missing numbers from their 3 times table. They are prompted to discuss which multiples they are confident with and which require further practice, with examples such as 3 x 2, 12 x 3, and 7 x 3 provided to stimulate their thinking and response.

The lesson also incorporates practical applications of the 3 times table, using triangles as a relatable concept. For instance, students explore how many sides are in a certain number of triangles, linking this to multiplication facts like 1 x 3. They complete number sentences to reinforce their understanding, with varying levels of difficulty to cater to different learning stages. Additionally, the lesson includes reasoning activities where students sort cards into a loop based on multiplication and division instructions, and engage in rhythmic clapping exercises to identify multiples of three. These interactive elements aim to solidify the students' grasp of the 3 times table and its applications in various contexts.