Year 4 - Maths
Represent counting in threes as the 3 times table
Represent counting in threes and sixes as the 3 and 6 times tables
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Unit Summary
In this unit pupils will represent counting in 3s as the 3-times table explaining the relationship between adjacent multiples of 3 and represent counting in 6s as the 6-times table explaining the relationship between adjacent multiples of 6.
Lesson Summary
You will learn to represent counting in threes as the 3 times table.
Key Notes
- Counting in threes is the pattern of the 3 times table.
- Counting in threes can be represented in different ways.
- Counting in threes can help you to solve problems.
Vocabulary To Learn
- Factor: Numbers we can multiply together to get another number are known as factors.
- Product: The answer when two or more values are multiplied together.
- Multiple: A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Common Mistakes To Avoid
- Pupils often confuse the keywords of this lesson and use them interchangeably or incorrectly.
3 Quick Questions (With Answers)
1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.
Counting in threes is the pattern of the 3 times table. Counting in threes can be represented in different ways.
2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Factor'
Numbers we can multiply together to get another number are known as factors. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.
3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.
Mistake: Pupils often confuse the keywords of this lesson and use them interchangeably or incorrectly. Correction: Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the terms to identify the known elements in worded problems. Choral response can also support pupils using these words correctly.
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