Multiplication and Division - Multiply and Divide by 6 - Presentation

In the lesson centred on multiplication and division by 6, students are encouraged to practise counting in sixes to strengthen their understanding of the concept. The lesson includes fluency and reasoning teaching slides that guide the students through various activities. One of the activities involves completing sequences by counting forwards and backwards in sixes, such as from 12, 18, 24 and so on, or from 66 down to 54. This approach helps students to become familiar with the multiples of 6 and prepares them for more complex tasks.

The lesson continues with a series of interactive exercises designed to reinforce the concept of multiplying and dividing by 6. For instance, students are asked to describe a set of eggs using multiplication and division sentences, such as "There are five lots of six" and "5 x 6 = 30". They also work with practical examples like dividing 18 eggs into 6 boxes and determining how many eggs are in each box. To deepen their understanding, students complete a fact family activity, where they write related multiplication and division sentences involving the numbers 6, 5, and 30. The lesson further challenges students to apply their knowledge to word problems, such as determining the total number of cabbages in baskets, and encourages them to explain their reasoning in various scenarios, ensuring they grasp the underlying principles of multiplying and dividing by 6.