Multiplication and Division - 6, 7 and 9 Times Tables - Starter

In the starter activity for Year 4's Autumn Term, Week 12, Day 5, students are encouraged to become fluent in their understanding of the 6, 7, and 9 times tables through a variety of exercises. The 'Fluent in Four' revision section includes a series of arithmetic problems that require the students to add, subtract, and find fractions of numbers, such as 1/9 or 4/9. Additionally, there's a practical application of multiplication and division with a visual prompt showing squares constructed from 78 sticks. Students are tasked with determining the number of groups of 4 sticks they can make from the total and calculating any remaining sticks, reinforcing their division skills with remainders.

The lesson continues with a sorting activity where students classify shapes based on the number of right angles they possess, ranging from zero to four or more right angles. This exercise not only helps with their understanding of geometric properties but also with their ability to categorize and organize information. Furthermore, they delve into the concept of fact families by writing related multiplication and division sentences for the statement "There are 8 columns of 7," enhancing their grasp of the relationship between these operations. The activities are designed to be interactive and engaging, promoting a deeper comprehension of multiplication and division within the context of real-life scenarios and geometric understanding.