Calculations from times tables worksheet

In Activity 1 of the worksheet, children are encouraged to engage with multiplication by selecting a random two-digit number and pairing it with one of the single-digit numbers provided on digit cards (2, 3, 4, 5, 8, or 10). They are tasked with recording their chosen multiplication calculation and then performing it, with a variety of apparatus such as counters, bricks, or straws available to aid their understanding. After completing their calculation, the child swaps their work with a partner to check for accuracy, promoting collaborative learning and peer review.

Activity 2 delves into the concept of missing number calculations in both multiplication and division. Children are given pre-prepared calculations with a missing element, symbolised by a delta (Δ), and are asked to determine the missing number. They are supported in this task with the same range of apparatus as in Activity 1, which can help to visualise and solve the problem. An example provided is Δ x 8 = 24 or Δ ÷ 4 = 9, where children must identify the value of Δ that makes the equation true. In Activity 3, the focus shifts to applying multiplication and division to solve word problems. Children are encouraged to first use apparatus and pictorial representations to conceptualise the problem before writing out the necessary calculation. This approach aims to strengthen their problem-solving skills and deepen their understanding of how to apply their knowledge of times tables to practical situations.