Year 3 - Maths
Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of four
2, 4 and 8 times tables: using times tables to solve problems
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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 (neighbouring) multiples of four.
Key Notes
- Adjacent multiples of 4 have a difference of 4
- If you add 4 to a multiple of 4 you get the next multiple of 4
- If you subtract 4 from a multiple of 4 you get the previous multiple of 4
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 keyword 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 4 have a difference of 4. If you add 4 to a multiple of 4 you get the next multiple of 4.
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 keyword adjacent and have difficult understanding the word problems. Correction: Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the term to identify the known elements in worded problems. Take time to show adjacent on number lines connecting to addition and subtraction of equal groups.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of eight Study Guide
- Explain the relationship between multiples of 2 and multiples of 4 Study Guide
- Explain the relationship between multiples of 4 and multiples of 8 Study Guide
- Explain the relationship between the multiples of 2, 4 and 8 Study Guide
- Represent counting in eights as the 8 times table Study Guide
- Represent counting in fours as the 4 times table Study Guide
- Scale divisions derived from multiplication facts by 10 Study Guide
- Scale known multiplication facts by 10 Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the 4 times table to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the divisibility rules for divisors 8 to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the divisibility rules for divisors of 2 and 4 to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2 and 4 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the relationship between the 2, 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the relationship between the 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
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