Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Multiplying by 2, 3 and 4 (2)

In a Year 2 mathematics lesson, students are introduced to the concept of multiplication as a means of finding the total number of items in groups. The lesson uses a practical example to illustrate this: if there are 9 pairs of keys, and each pair has 2 keys, students can calculate the total by multiplying 9 by 2, which equals 18. Therefore, there are 18 keys in total. This method of multiplication is a quick way to find the answer instead of adding the number 2 repeatedly.

Beyond the direct calculation, the lesson encourages students to practice counting in twos up to 20 to reinforce their understanding of multiplication. By writing out the sequence 2, 4, 6, 8, and so on, students can see the pattern that emerges when multiplying numbers by 2. This sequence is part of a multiplication table, which is a fundamental tool in mathematics that helps students recognise patterns and relationships between numbers. The lesson prompts students to observe these patterns and understand how they can use them to solve multiplication problems efficiently.