Year 4 - Maths
Represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table
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 represent counting in sevens as the 7 times table.
Key Notes
- Counting in sevens is the pattern of the 7 times table.
- Counting in sevens can be represented in different ways.
- Counting in sevens can help you to solve problems.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
- Skip count: Counting in steps of equal size. For example, skip counting in twos means to count in equal steps of two.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may think that the 7 times table is just counting by sevens without recognising it as multiplication.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Counting in sevens is the pattern of the 7 times table. Counting in sevens can be represented in different ways.
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 think that the 7 times table is just counting by sevens without recognising it as multiplication. Correction: Emphasise that the 7 times table is not just counting by sevens but a series of products of 7 and whole numbers (e.g., 7 × 1, 7 × 2, etc.).
More Lessons In This Unit
- Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of seven Study Guide
- 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
- 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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