Multiplication and Division (2) - Area model (Base ten) - Starter

In a mathematics session for Year 5 students during the Spring Term, Week 1, Day 4, the class begins with a 'Fluent in Four' revision exercise. This activity aims to strengthen the pupils' quick recall and proficiency in fundamental arithmetic operations. For instance, students calculate the result of dividing 49 by 7, and they also practice doubling 63 and then dividing it by half of 12. These exercises serve as a warm-up to the main content of the lesson, which involves the application of multiplication and division concepts.

The lesson progresses with real-world application questions, such as determining the number of carrots one can purchase with 56p when one carrot costs 7p. Through this, students practice their multiplication skills by calculating that with 56p, they can buy 8 carrots. Additionally, the lesson includes a task where students are required to circle the multiples of 9 from a given list, enhancing their understanding of multiplication tables. Another practical application presented is calculating Esin's earnings over a four-week period, given her weekly wage of £2,175. This task involves multiplying the weekly wage by four, solidifying the students' comprehension of multiplication in the context of larger numbers and real-life scenarios.