Represent equal groups as multiplication
I can represent equal groups as multiplication.
Represent equal groups as multiplication
I can represent equal groups as multiplication.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Multiplication can be used to represent equal groups.
- The x symbol represents times.
- One number in the multiplication represents the number of groups and the other the number in each group.
Keywords
Groups / grouping - A set of things with an identity.
Multiplication - The basic idea of multiplication is repeated addition, adding a number to itself multiple times. The result of a multiplication is a product.
Common misconception
Children are not able to explain the multiplication expression.
Children are encouraged to identify exactly how the equation relates to the image. For example 3 groups of 2 shoes: 3 x 2 - with the questions ‘What does the 3 represent?’ ‘What does the 2 represent?’ ‘What does the 6 represent?’
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To help you plan your year 2 maths lesson on: Represent equal groups as multiplication, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
3 groups of 3
3 + 3 + 3 + 3
5 groups of 3
3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3
Exit quiz
6 Questions
