Five a Day - Calculations - Multiply divide written methods

KS2Gems presents 'Maths Five a Day', a series of five calculation questions designed to resemble the style of SATs questions, focusing specifically on multiplication and division through written methods. These questions serve as an excellent starter activity to evaluate pupils' understanding or to engage them in retrieval practice. Each question is followed by an answer slide, providing immediate feedback and reinforcing learning. The questions range from calculating the total number of biscuits ordered by a supermarket based on the number of boxes, packets, and biscuits per packet, to determining the difference in area between square and rectangular tiles with given dimensions.

The exercises continue with practical scenarios such as computing the total number of apples a supermarket sells based on the number of apples per tray and boxes sold, and figuring out how many boxes a farmer can fill with a given number of eggs, including how many eggs will be left over. The final question involves dividing a certain volume of milk into equal parts for a set number of cups of tea, encouraging students to use a written method to divide. These questions not only test mathematical skills but also help students apply these skills to real-life situations, enhancing their problem-solving abilities and understanding of mathematical concepts.