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Year 3 - Maths

Multiples of 10 that total 100

Securing place value to 100 and applying to addition and subtraction

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will use known facts to find multiples of ten that compose 100 and use known facts to find complements to 100. They will add and subtract multiples of ten, bridging 100.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to find multiples of 10 that total 100.

Key Notes

  • There are 10 tens in 100
  • Knowledge of bonds to 10 can be applied to multiples of to 10
  • If 4 plus 6 is equal to 10 then 4 tens plus 6 tens is equal to 10 tens

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Compose: You can compose larger numbers from smaller numbers.
  • Multiple: A multiple is the number you get when you multiply a certain number by an integer.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils lack fluency in pairs for 10 and so struggle to connect this to 2-digit numbers.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

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

There are 10 tens in 100. Knowledge of bonds to 10 can be applied to multiples of to 10.

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

You can compose larger numbers from smaller numbers. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils lack fluency in pairs for 10 and so struggle to connect this to 2-digit numbers. Correction: Promote fluency through games and chants and consider providing a scaffold of pairs for 10 which will help pupils develop automaticity.

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