Multiplication and division - The 8 times table - Worksheet

In Lesson 19 of the multiplication and division series, students focus on mastering the 8 times table, an essential component of the National Curriculum objectives. The lesson aims to help students recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4, and 8 multiplication tables. To support their learning, differentiated worksheets and teaching slides are provided as resources. Students are encouraged to apply their existing knowledge of the 2, 3, 4, and 5 times tables, as well as the distributive law, to discover unknown multiplication facts. Vocabulary such as 'multiplication' and 'distributive law' is emphasised, and key questions guide students to explore different strategies, including partitioning numbers and using visual representations to aid their understanding of the 8 times table.

Through a variety of exercises, students practice fluency and precision with their 8 times tables. The bar method is introduced as a tool to match arrays with the correct multiplication outcomes. The lessons are structured to cater to different levels of understanding, from 'Working Towards' to 'Working Within' and 'Greater Depth'. In the reasoning and problem-solving section, students are presented with real-life scenarios, such as calculating the number of juice cartons in a box, to apply their knowledge of the 8 times table. These activities not only reinforce the multiplication facts but also encourage students to explain their reasoning, thus deepening their comprehension and ability to use these skills in practical situations.