Max Maths, Year 2, Work Book, Multiplying by 2, 3 and 4

The Max Maths workbook for Year 2 students introduces a practical approach to multiplication, focusing on multiplying numbers by 2, 3, and 4. Practice 4 is divided into several exercises to help reinforce these concepts. The first exercise prompts students to fill in the blanks for given multiplication sentences, such as "5 twos" which translates to 5 × 2, "4 threes" which is 4 × 3, and "9 fours" meaning 9 × 4. This straightforward task is designed to build confidence in multiplying small numbers.

Further exercises encourage students to visualise multiplication through drawing. They are instructed to represent multiplication sentences like 5 × 3 = 15 by drawing groups of shapes, for example, triangles. This interactive method aids understanding of multiplication as repeated addition. Additionally, the workbook includes sections for completing multiplication tables for 2, 3, and 4, providing a foundation for memorisation. Problem-solving questions apply these skills to real-world scenarios, such as calculating the total value of five-dollar notes or the total number of legs in a group of rabbits, enhancing the students' ability to use multiplication in practical situations.