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

In Year 3 mathematics, students consolidate their understanding of basic multiplication by reviewing how to multiply numbers by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10. Starting with the number 2, the children engage in a counting exercise where they skip count to 20 by twos. This activity not only reinforces their understanding of sequence and addition but also lays the groundwork for recognising patterns in multiplication. The sequence is visually supported by the addition of 2 each time, helping students to see the relationship between repeated addition and multiplication.

Building on this, the lesson revisits the multiplication facts of 2. Students are encouraged to recall and recite the multiplication tables, starting from 1 x 2 up to 10 x 2. This exercise is crucial for developing fluency in multiplication and understanding the concept of doubling numbers. The sequence of products demonstrates that multiplying by 2 is simply adding the number to itself. Furthermore, the lesson prompts students to consider the commutative property of multiplication by posing the question, "Do you think 1 x 2 equals 2 x 1?" This encourages them to think about the order of factors and understand that in multiplication, the order does not affect the product, thereby deepening their comprehension of fundamental mathematical principles.