Multiplication and Division - Multiply and divide by 9 - Starter

For Year 4 students in their Autumn Term, Week 12, Day 1 focuses on reinforcing multiplication and division skills with a series of engaging activities. The 'Fluent in Four - Revision' section begins by challenging students to complete a pictogram that represents the sum of 37 and 29. They are then presented with a statement to evaluate as true or false, asking them to double the number 28 and then add twenty-nine. Additional exercises include multiplying sequences of numbers such as 6 x 10 x 2, and calculating 200 x 6, with the aim of solidifying their arithmetic proficiency. Another task requires students to fill in the blanks in a sequence of multiplications that result in 120, enhancing their understanding of number relationships and factors.

The lesson also incorporates a real-world application task involving a group of children and the number of balloons they have blown up. Students must use provided information to deduce quantities, such as Zach having blown up twice as many balloons as Rosie, and Malachi having 15 more than Esin. Each balloon symbol in the pictogram represents five balloons, adding a visual element to the mathematical challenge. These activities not only test the students' multiplication and division skills but also encourage logical reasoning and the application of mathematical concepts to solve problems.