Year 2 - Maths
Use knowledge of multiplication to solve problems in a range of contexts
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 use knowledge of multiplication to solve problems in a range of contexts.
Key Notes
- Identify the group size and the number of groups in the problem.
- If you know the factors you can calculate the product.
- You can skip count in the group size to calculate the product.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Product: A product is the result of two or more numbers multiplied together.
- Factor: A factor is a number which exactly divides another whole number.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may find it difficult to identify the factors in the word problems.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Identify the group size and the number of groups in the problem. If you know the factors you can calculate the product.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Product'
A product is the result of two or more numbers multiplied together. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils may find it difficult to identify the factors in the word problems. Correction: Model how to address questions. Use of familiar stem sentences to support pupils in identifying the factors: 'There are 7 bamboos. Each bamboo is a length of 5 m. 7 is factor and 5 is factor. We can skip count in ___ to find the product.'.
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 multiplication 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
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