Multiplication and division - Related Calculations - Starter

In the 'Fluent in Four - Revision' activity designed for Year 3 students, children are presented with a series of multiplication and division problems to solve. The exercises begin with a calculation task where students are asked to work out the result of twenty-eight multiplied by the product of two and four, followed by a simple multiplication of three times nine. These problems are aimed at reinforcing their understanding of basic arithmetic operations and the relationships between numbers.

The lesson continues with a comparison task where students must use the symbols for less than, greater than, or equal to, to compare the results of different multiplication expressions such as 8 times 9, 4 times 6 with 8 times 3, and 10 times 7. Additionally, real-life application questions are included to enhance their problem-solving skills. For instance, Rosie buys a rose and a daisy and pays with a £20 note, prompting students to calculate the change she should receive from either £4 or £2. In another scenario, Drew's fire engine toy, which is 14 cm long, is compared to his plane, which is 9 cm longer, and students must determine the length of the plane. They also explore the concept of doubling as they find out the length of Drew's toy car, which is half the length of the fire engine. These practical questions help students apply their mathematical knowledge to everyday situations.