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Year 3 - Maths

Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of eight

2, 4 and 8 times tables: using times tables to solve problems

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will solve multiplication and division problems using knowledge of the scaling relationships between the 2-, 4- and 8-times tables.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of eight.

Key Notes

  • 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
  • If you subtract 8 from a multiple of 8 you get the previous multiple of 8

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Adjacent: Adjacent means next to each other.
  • Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils may not understand the key term 'adjacent,' and have difficult understanding the word problems.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

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.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Adjacent'

Adjacent means next to each other. 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 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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