Max Maths, Year 2, Try it, Multiplying by 2, 3 and 4 (1)

In the 'Max Maths, Year 2' exercise focused on multiplying by 2, 3, and 4, children are encouraged to apply their understanding of multiplication to real-world scenarios. In part (a), students are presented with a question about the number of gloves. To find the solution, they are instructed to count in twos, reflecting the fact that gloves come in pairs. This exercise helps them visualise the concept of multiplication as repeated addition. They are then asked to express their counting as a multiplication sentence, where the number of pairs is multiplied by two to find the total number of gloves. The structure of the multiplication sentence is left blank for the students to fill in the numbers and complete the statement, culminating in the total count of gloves.

Part (b) of the exercise shifts the focus to counting cups. Here, the students are tasked with determining the total number of cups by counting in threes, fours, or another specified multiple, depending on the exercise's context. This exercise reinforces the idea that multiplication is an efficient way to count groups of items. The students are expected to translate their counting into a multiplication sentence, similar to the previous question, and write down the final total of cups. These activities are designed to strengthen the students' multiplication skills and their ability to apply these skills to everyday objects and situations, enhancing their numerical fluency and problem-solving abilities.