Addition, Subtraction, Multiplication and Division - Common Multiples - Worksheet

The educational resource focuses on the mathematical concept of common multiples, providing differentiated worksheets and teaching slides to support learning. The National Curriculum objective is to help children identify common factors, common multiples, and prime numbers. The materials include vocabulary such as 'factors', 'common factors', 'common multiples', 'product', and 'venn diagram', enabling students to familiarise themselves with key mathematical terms. The worksheets encourage students to use both visual representations and abstract methods to find common multiples, even extending to numbers beyond their times tables knowledge. The exercises include shading multiples on a 100 square, listing common multiples of given numbers, and solving word problems that incorporate the concept of common multiples in real-life scenarios such as scheduling sports practices.

For a deeper understanding, the resource also includes reasoning and problem-solving tasks. These tasks challenge students to think critically and apply their knowledge to more complex problems. For example, students are asked to work out headings for a Venn diagram and find square numbers that fit into specific sections of the diagram. They are also presented with practical situations, such as determining how many times trains leave from two platforms at the same time within a given time frame. These activities not only reinforce the concept of common multiples but also enhance problem-solving skills and the ability to apply mathematical principles to everyday situations.