Multiplication and Division (1) - Multiply by 100 - Starter

In a Year 5 mathematics session, students are presented with a variety of tasks to enhance their multiplication and division skills. They begin by solving straightforward calculations, such as 81 divided by 9, which equals 9. To deepen their understanding of place value, they are asked to interpret a visual representation of place value counters and write the corresponding multiplication calculation. For instance, a set of counters arranged to represent the number 40 could be expressed through the multiplication sentences 10 x 4 = 40 or 4 x 10 = 40. Additionally, the students apply their knowledge to real-life scenarios, such as calculating the total number of cabbages in 11 baskets, with each basket containing 6 cabbages, leading to the multiplication sentence 11 x 6 = 66 and the division sentence 66 ÷ 11 = 6.

The lesson also incorporates data interpretation through the analysis of a line graph depicting the population growth of a town. Students are tasked with identifying the highest and lowest number of visitors at different times of the day, and calculating the difference between these two figures, which in this case is 85. This exercise not only tests their ability to read graphs but also reinforces their subtraction skills. Furthermore, the lesson includes a 'Fluent in Four' revision section, where students practice rapid calculations to maintain and improve their fluency in mathematical operations, such as multiplication and division, within a four-step problem-solving process.