Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Multi-step Questions - Starter

The mathematics lesson for Year 6, taking place in the Autumn Term on Week 3, Day 4, involves multi-step problems that challenge students to apply their knowledge of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The 'Fluent in Four' revision activity encourages students to solve problems quickly and accurately. For instance, they are tasked with calculating the result of 48 divided by 6, as well as determining the value of a number when 5 tens and 22 ones are divided by the product of 2 and 4. Additionally, pupils engage in an intriguing problem where they must work backwards to find an original number, given that adding 7,698 and subtracting 2,587 from it yields 9,119.

Another aspect of the lesson includes a focus on geometry, where students must complete a table by finding missing angles. The exercise involves understanding angle relationships and applying arithmetic to solve for unknowns. For example, if one angle is given as 80 degrees and another as 147 degrees, pupils must use their knowledge of angles to find the corresponding missing angles in the table. The lesson also reinforces the concept of factorials, as students calculate the product of repeated multiplication for numbers such as 1, 7, and 9, leading to results like 1, 343, and 729, respectively. This comprehensive session aims to deepen students' mathematical skills across a spectrum of topics.