Year 4 - Maths
Use known facts from the 2, 5 and 6 times tables to solve problems involving 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 use known facts from the 2, 5 and 6 times tables to solve problems involving the 7 times table.
Key Notes
- If 7 is equal to 5 plus 2 then 7 groups of 6 is equal to 5 groups of 6 plus 2 groups of 6
- 7 times a number and 6 times the same number are adjacent multiples
- Arrays can represent the connections between the 2, 5, 6 and 7 times tables
Vocabulary To Learn
- Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
- Partition: Partitioning is the act of splitting an object or value down into smaller parts.
- Distributive law: The distributive law says that multiplying a number by a group of numbers added together is the same as doing each multiplication separately.
- Array: An array is the layout of items (such as objects, numbers, etc.) arranged in rows and/or columns.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils may not realise they can use simpler multiplication facts to build up to the 7 times table or may not know their times tables facts.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
If 7 is equal to 5 plus 2 then 7 groups of 6 is equal to 5 groups of 6 plus 2 groups of 6. 7 times a number and 6 times the same number are adjacent multiples.
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 realise they can use simpler multiplication facts to build up to the 7 times table or may not know their times tables facts. Correction: You can provide multiplication charts. Continue to encourage pupils to break down problems involving 7 into smaller, known facts (e.g., 7 × 6 = 5 × 6 + 2 × 6).
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
- 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 patterns of odd and even numbers in the times tables to solve problems Study Guide
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