Multiplication and Division (2) - Multiply 3-digits by 1-digit - Starter

In a Year 5 mathematics lesson focusing on multiplication and division, students are presented with a series of exercises to enhance their numerical fluency. The "Fluent in Four" revision segment challenges them with subtraction problems, such as finding the difference between 7,307 and 954. Additionally, students tackle word problems that require them to manipulate and subtract multi-digit numbers, including a scenario where eight ones, forty-two tens, and six thousands are to be reduced by three tens, eight hundreds, and nine ones. The lesson also includes a practical application of multiplication: determining the total number of sweets one would have after purchasing four bags, each containing 32 sweets, thereby practicing the multiplication of 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers.

Complementing these arithmetic tasks, the lesson introduces a pyramid completion activity, where students must deduce missing numbers based on the given numerical relationships. Furthermore, the lesson delves into decimal numbers, asking students to complete stem sentences that help them understand the place value of digits in decimal fractions. For example, they explore how 0.11 comprises 0 ones, 1 tenth, and 1 hundredth. This exercise not only reinforces their understanding of place value but also aids in visualizing and representing decimals correctly. Such activities are designed to build a solid foundation in key mathematical concepts, preparing students for more complex problems in the future.