Place Value - Negative Numbers (1) - Starter

Year 6 students are engaged in a mathematics lesson that focuses on the concept of place value and negative numbers. The session begins with a straightforward multiplication starter, where students are asked to calculate 4 times 21. This is followed by a 'Fluent in Four' revision segment, which challenges students to round numbers to the nearest 10,000, 100,000, and 1,000,000, thereby reinforcing their understanding of large numbers and their place values. The exercise progresses to include a comparative operation where students must determine the difference between the products of 6 times 39 and 6 times 48, further enhancing their multiplication skills.

The lesson also incorporates a coordinate geometry element where students are tasked with writing the coordinates of the vertices of given shapes, applying their knowledge of the x and y axes. To deepen their understanding of number properties, they are prompted to identify the factors of the numbers 18 and 30, which not only reinforces multiplication but also introduces them to the concept of divisibility. The lesson is structured to provide a comprehensive revision of key mathematical concepts, including place value, arithmetic operations, coordinate geometry, and factors, all of which are crucial for a strong foundation in mathematics for Year 6 students.