Max Maths, Year 3, Learn together, Review multiplying by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 (1)

The Max Maths programme for Year 3 includes a review session designed to reinforce the concept of multiplication with the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. This session encourages pupils to revisit and consolidate their understanding of basic multiplication facts, which are foundational for their mathematical development. An example used to illustrate multiplication involves counting pairs of socks. The children are presented with 6 pairs of socks, and they learn that each pair contains 2 socks, leading to a total of 12 socks. This exercise demonstrates that multiplication is a method of finding the total number of items when they are grouped in a specific way.

Further engaging with the concept, the pupils practice counting in twos to reach the total amount of socks, which reinforces the multiplication of 6 by 2 to get 12. The activity is visual and interactive, involving a sequence of numbers where each is increased by 2, starting from 2 and ending at 12. The students learn that 6 groups of 2 socks make 12 socks in total, solidifying the multiplication fact that 6 times 2 equals 12. This approach to learning multiplication combines visual aids with repetitive counting, making it easier for children to grasp and remember the concept.