Multiplication and Division - Multiply 3-digits by 1-digit - Starter

In the 'Fluent in Four - Revision' activity for Year 4, students are tasked with a series of multiplication and division challenges to bolster their arithmetic skills. On Day 3 of Week 2 during the Spring Term, the exercises start with a time-related question where students must determine the missing number in the equation 6 × _ = 42, which reinforces their understanding of multiplication facts. In a subsequent question, they are asked to compare two multiplication calculations, 8 × 4 and 9 × 6, and determine how much less the former is than the latter, encouraging students to engage in mental arithmetic to find the difference.

The worksheet continues with a multiplication problem where students multiply a 3-digit number by a 1-digit number: 736 × 7. They are expected to complete the calculation and write the answer, which is 5152. Another practical application of multiplication is presented where Esin buys seven packs of football cards, with each pack containing four cards. Students must calculate the total number of cards Esin has, which is 28. Additionally, the worksheet includes a task for students to label horizontal and vertical lines in given images, helping them to differentiate between the two types of lines and understand their orientation, thus combining mathematical calculations with basic geometry concepts.