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Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2
I can explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2
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Year 2
Explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2
I can explain the relationship between adjacent multiples of 2
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Adjacent multiples of 2 have a difference of 2
- If you add 2 to a multiple of 2 you get the next multiple of 2
- If you subtract 2 from a multiple of 2 you get the previous multiple of 2
Keywords
Previous - Occurring before in time or order.
Next - Occurring after in time or order.
Common misconception
Pupils may find worded problems related to adjacent multiples challenging if they are not clear on the structure of finding previous and next multiples.
Model correct usage in a range of contexts including labelling abstract equations and using the term to identify the known elements in worded problems. Take time to show adjacent on number lines connecting to addition and subtraction of equal groups.
Provide pupils with plenty of practice of the two times tables over an extended period of time until children are fluent in the isolated multiplication facts. At this stage, they can recite the two times table up to the required number of twos in order to find the answers.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Look at the image below. There are groups of £2
Q2.
There are eight two pence coins. The total value is p.
Q3.
There are ten two pence coins. The total value is p.
Q4.
Look at the image below. Using your knowledge of groups how can you change this to 5 groups of 2?
Add 1 plate of 2 cakes.
Add a cake to each plate.
Subtract 5 cakes.
Q5.
Aisha has 20 pencils. How many groups of 2 is this?
Q6.
Aisha has £16 altogether. How many £2 coins does she have?
Exit quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Look at the number sequence. ___, 14, 16
To find the previous multiple of 2 you must ________ 2
add
multiply
Q2.
Look at the number sequence. 12, 14, ___
To find the missing next multiple of 2 you must ________ 2
subtract
multiply
Q3.
The next multiple of 2 from 20 is: 20,
Q4.
The missing previous multiple of 2 is: , 10, 12
Q5.
Aisha counts eyes. She knows that 12 children will have 24 eyes altogether. How many eyes will there be altogether if there are 11 children?
24
20
18
Q6.
Match the expressions so that they are equal.
1 × 2 + 2
2 × 2 + 2
5 × 2 − 2
6 × 2 − 2
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