Multiplication and division - The 2 times table - Starter

The materials provided are part of a mathematics lesson plan for Year 3 students, focusing on the Autumn Term's ninth week, day four. The session includes a series of exercises to reinforce the understanding of the 2 times table and division by 2. The "Fluent in Four - Revision" section challenges students to engage with various problems. One task asks students to describe an array, which is a visual representation of multiplication and division concepts. They are prompted to perform calculations such as dividing 22 by 2 and determining how many more 16 divided by 2 is than 10 divided by 2. These exercises aim to build fluency and confidence in basic arithmetic operations.

Another part of the lesson involves comparing temperatures, where students are asked to interpret differences in temperature readings. Additionally, a problem-solving scenario is presented where part of an array is hidden, and the total is known to be less than 12, prompting students to deduce what the array could be. The lesson also includes a thematic mini-beast exercise involving beetles and ladybirds, where students must calculate the number of ladybirds and determine the difference in quantity between ladybirds and beetles. The worksheet includes a temperature scale and multiplication facts within the 2 times table, such as 2 x 5, 2 x 4, and 2 x 3, to support students' learning. The exercises are designed to enhance students' mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills in a fun and engaging context.