Max Maths, Year 3, Practice, Multiplying by 10 and doubling numbers mentally

In the 'Max Maths' Year 3 practice session on multiplying by 10 and doubling numbers mentally, students are invited to 'Let's Try It' by completing a series of multiplication problems. The exercise consists of multiplying the number 11 by 10, followed by similar calculations with numbers 12, 16, and 18. This task is designed to help students grasp the concept of multiplying single-digit and teen numbers by 10, which is a foundational arithmetic skill. The process is straightforward, as multiplying by 10 simply involves adding a zero to the end of the original number, thus making the calculation manageable for young learners.

Moving on to the 'Let's Practise' section, students are encouraged to mentally multiply a range of single and double-digit numbers by 10. The numbers presented for this exercise include 9, 7, 48, 73, 65, 83, 94, and 99, all multiplied by 10. This activity aims to reinforce the idea that multiplying any number by 10 is a matter of shifting the digits one place to the left and adding a zero at the end. To assist in verifying their answers, students are advised to use counting blocks, providing a visual aid that can enhance their understanding of the multiplication process. For further practice and a deeper exploration of the concept, students are directed to workbook pages 122 to 126.