Common Multiples Activity - PowerPoint

In a mathematics resource designed for Year 5 students, the concept of common multiples is explored through an engaging activity that utilizes a Venn diagram. The activity is part of a lesson on multiplication and division, focusing on identifying multiples of given numbers and finding those that are common between them. Students are presented with lists of multiples for the numbers 3, 4, and 6, and are tasked with completing a Venn diagram to visually represent the relationships between these sets of multiples. The lists include multiples such as 3, 6, 9, 12, and so on for the number 3; and 4, 8, 16, 20, etc., for the number 4. The multiples of 6 follow a similar pattern, including numbers like 6, 12, 18, and more.

Through this activity, students are guided to discover common multiples for pairs of numbers, such as 3 and 4, 3 and 6, and 4 and 6, as well as the common multiples shared by all three numbers. For instance, they will identify that 12, 24, 36, 48, 60, and 72 are common to both 3 and 4. Similarly, they will find common multiples for the other pairs and for the combination of all three numbers. This exercise not only helps students understand the concept of multiples and common multiples but also allows them to practice the skill of organizing and comparing numerical data within a Venn diagram. The worksheet provided further reinforces their learning by prompting them to add the first twelve multiples and common multiples to the diagram, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of the topic.