Year 2 - Maths
Represent equal groups as multiplication
Grouping objects in different ways and relating to multiplication
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will describe how objects are grouped and will represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to represent equal groups as multiplication.
Key Notes
- Multiplication can be used to represent equal groups.
- The x symbol represents times.
- One number in the multiplication represents the number of groups and the other the number in each group.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Groups / grouping: A set of things with an identity.
- Multiplication: The basic idea of multiplication is repeated addition, adding a number to itself multiple times. The result of a multiplication is a product.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Children are not able to explain the multiplication expression.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Multiplication can be used to represent equal groups. The x symbol represents times.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Groups / grouping'
A set of things with an identity. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Children are not able to explain the multiplication expression. Correction: Children are encouraged to identify exactly how the equation relates to the image. For example 3 groups of 2 shoes: 3 x 2 - with the questions 'What does the 3 represent?' 'What does the 2 represent?' 'What does the 6 represent?'.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Describe how objects have been grouped Study Guide
- Explain and represent multiplication when a group contains zero or one items Study Guide
- Explain that objects can be grouped in different ways Study Guide
- Identify and explain each part of a multiplication equation Study Guide
- Represent equal groups as repeated addition Study Guide
- Represent equal groups as repeated addition and multiplication Study Guide
- Use knowledge of multiplication to calcuate the product Study Guide
- Use knowledge of multiplication to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of multiplication to solve problems in a range of contexts Study Guide
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