Multiplication and division - Divide by 8 - Starter

The educational resource provides a series of engaging mathematical challenges tailored for Year 3 pupils during their Autumn Term in Week 12, Day 3. The exercises are designed to enhance the students' proficiency in multiplication and division through a variety of problems. One task involves multiplying forty-two by five, with the answer being 210, thereby reinforcing their times tables knowledge. Another problem requires students to identify the missing number in the equation '6 × _ = 30', which is five. Additionally, the worksheet includes a practical application of division, asking students to calculate the number of eights in a given number, and to work out the total number of legs if there are a certain number of octopuses, each with eight legs.

Beyond numerical operations, the worksheet incorporates a spatial awareness component where students must describe the turns made by a triangle, using terms such as 'half', 'three-quarter', 'clockwise', and 'anticlockwise' to specify the rotation. This helps to develop their understanding of geometry and direction. Furthermore, the resource includes a real-life scenario where pupils calculate the total cost of items priced at 50p and 23p, enhancing their skills in money and addition. The answer to the total amount spent by Malachi is 73 pence. Through these varied activities, the worksheet aims to build a solid foundation in key mathematical concepts for young learners.