Max Maths, Year 2, Learn together, Multiplying by 2, 3 and 4 (5)

In a Year 2 mathematics lesson from Max Maths, children are learning to multiply by 2, 3, and 4. A practical example is used to illustrate multiplication in a relatable context: if a toy car has 4 wheels, students are asked to calculate the total number of wheels on 7 toy cars. The exercise demonstrates that by multiplying 7 (the number of cars) by 4 (the number of wheels on one car), they can find the total number of wheels, which is 28. To reinforce understanding, the lesson also encourages children to count in fours, a method that helps them visualise the multiplication process and verify the answer by adding 4 successively: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, and finally 28.

Another example provided to the students involves counting the total number of legs on multiple chairs. With the knowledge that each chair has 4 legs, children are challenged to calculate the total number of legs for a given number of chairs. This exercise not only strengthens their multiplication skills but also highlights the practical application of multiplication in everyday scenarios. The lesson is designed to be interactive and engaging, ensuring that the concept of multiplication is grasped through hands-on learning and visual aids. These exercises form part of a series of activities aimed at helping Year 2 students become confident in multiplying by 2, 3, and 4.