Year 4 - Maths
Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of seven
7 times table: odd and even patterns, square numbers and tests of divisibility
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will represent counting in sevens as the 7-table, explaining the relationship between adjacent multiples. The unit also looks at odd and even patterns in times tables and identifies square numbers.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of seven.
Key Notes
- Adjacent multiples of 7 have a difference of 7
- If you add 7 to a multiple of 7 you get the next multiple of 7
- If you subtract 7 from a multiple of 7 you get the previous multiple of 7
Vocabulary To Learn
- Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
- Adjacent: Adjacent means next to each other. An adjacent multiple is a multiple next to another. It could be before or after.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not see that adjacent multiples of seven differ by exactly seven.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Adjacent multiples of 7 have a difference of 7. If you add 7 to a multiple of 7 you get the next multiple of 7.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Multiple'
A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number. 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 see that adjacent multiples of seven differ by exactly seven. Correction: Show that each step in the 7 times table is adding seven to the previous multiple, reinforcing the concept with number lines or skip counting, use visual aids such as a number line.
More Lessons In This Unit
- Identify and use square numbers to solve problems Study Guide
- Identify patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables Study Guide
- Represent a square number Study Guide
- Represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table Study Guide
- Use divisibility rules for 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 8 and 10 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
- Use divisibility rules for 3, 4, 6 and 8 times tables to solve problems Study Guide
- Use knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems Study Guide
- Use known facts from the 2, 5 and 6 times tables to solve problems involving the 7 times table Study Guide
- Use patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables to solve problems Study Guide
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