Year 3 - Maths
Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of eight
2, 4 and 8 times tables: using times tables to solve problems
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Year 3 - Maths
2, 4 and 8 times tables: using times tables to solve problems
In this unit pupils will solve multiplication and division problems using knowledge of the scaling relationships between the 2-, 4- and 8-times tables.
You will learn to explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of eight.
Adjacent multiples of 8 have a difference of 8. If you add 8 to a multiple of 8 I get the next multiple of 8.
Adjacent means next to each other. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
Mistake: Pupils may not understand the key term 'adjacent,' and have difficult understanding the word problems. Correction: Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the terms to identify the known elements in worded problems.
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