Multiplication and Division (1) - Common Factors - Starter

The 'Fluent in Four' revision task for Year 5 students, set in the Autumn Term during Week 8, Day 3, encourages the practice of various mathematical skills. The students are asked to calculate different mathematical problems within a four-step process. One of the tasks includes finding the perimeter of two rectangles, with dimensions provided in centimetres. The first rectangle measures 4cm by 12cm, while the second is 11cm by 17.5cm; both are depicted as not to scale. The students must apply their knowledge of perimeter to sum the lengths of the sides of these shapes.

Additionally, the children are tasked with identifying the missing factors of 24, enhancing their understanding of multiplication and division. They then compare pairs of amounts, circling the larger in each case, which includes comparisons between pence and pounds, thus integrating currency conversion into the exercise. The activity also involves calculations such as finding half of 210 multiplied by 6 and solving basic multiplication problems, like 8 times 7, to further consolidate their numerical fluency. These exercises are designed to build confidence and proficiency in fundamental arithmetic operations, which are essential for their mathematical development.