Multiplication and division - The Multiplication Symbol - Starter

The given material appears to be a set of exercises from a Year 3 mathematics lesson focused on the concept of multiplication and division. The lesson includes a variety of tasks designed to help students become fluent in basic arithmetic operations. One of the tasks asks students to perform a calculation that involves subtracting nine from one hundred and eight. Students are then prompted to compare different calculations to understand the concept of equivalence in multiplication, such as recognizing that 2 x 5 is the same as 5 x 2. They are also asked to visualize and describe equal groups, a foundational concept for understanding multiplication and division.

Another part of the lesson involves applying these mathematical concepts to real-life scenarios, such as tallying votes for favourite foods. Initially, pizza has received 12 votes, while fried chicken has 7. Students are then given the scenario where 8 additional votes are cast, with an equal number of votes going to both pizza and fried chicken. They are asked to predict what the new tally will look like after these additional votes are accounted for. Further exercises explore more multiplication scenarios, such as doubling numbers and subtracting from multiples of ten, to deepen students' understanding of these operations. The lesson also includes comparisons of numerical expressions to help students develop their reasoning skills in mathematics.