Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Division- 4-digits by 1 digit - Starter

The Autumn Term Week 5 starter activities for Year 6 focus on the four operations of arithmetic: addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. The exercises are designed to enhance fluency in these core mathematical skills. For instance, students are tasked with performing calculations such as adding large numbers together, like 3,501 + 783. They also tackle more complex problems involving place value, where they must add together quantities expressed in hundreds, tens, and ones to reach a sum. In addition to these calculations, students are challenged to use comparison symbols to correctly relate numerical values and Roman numerals, such as determining whether LXXXVII is less than, equal to, or greater than 10,000.

Moreover, multiplication skills are put to the test with problems like 6,698 multiplied by 52, which requires students to use long multiplication to find the product. The correct answer to this particular problem is 348,296. The activities also include exercises on fractions, where students must identify diagrams that represent equivalent fractions, such as finding a visual equivalent to one-half. These starter activities are not only a revision of previous knowledge but also a step towards mastering more complex mathematical concepts, ensuring a solid foundation for future learning.