Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Multiply 3 digits by 2-digits (arithmetic) - Starter

In this arithmetic-focused session for Year 6, students are challenged with a series of calculations that require a strong understanding of multiplication and division. The starter activity, titled "Fluent in Four - Revision," sets the stage for pupils to demonstrate their proficiency in multiplying three-digit numbers by two-digit numbers. They are presented with structured calculations that guide them through multiplying each digit methodically. For example, they multiply 36 by 3 and then by 20, before summing the products to find the final answer. The calculated examples, such as 24 multiplied by 15 equaling 360, and 36 multiplied by 23 equaling 828, serve to reinforce the multiplication process.

As part of the session, students also delve into division and other arithmetic operations. They are asked to divide 72 by 8 and to solve an expression involving the subtraction of a product from a sum of ones and tens. Furthermore, the lesson includes an exploration of number properties, where students need to identify multiples of given numbers within a specified range. They find three multiples of 7 between 20 and 50 and list all multiples of 6 between 20 and 100. Finally, the lesson touches on the concept of complements to 1, with students completing a calculation to find the number that, when added to 0.31, equals 1, thereby demonstrating their understanding of decimal addition and the concept of complements in mathematics.