Use knowledge of the relationship between the 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems
I can use the relationship between the 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems.
Use knowledge of the relationship between the 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems
I can use the relationship between the 4 and 8 times tables to solve problems.
These resources will be removed by end of Summer Term 2025.
Lesson details
Key learning points
- Multiples of 8 are all multiples of 4 but not all multiples of 4 are multiples of 8
- Multiples of 8 are double the multiples of 4
- Multiples of 4 are half the multiples of 8
Keywords
Multiple - A multiple is the result of multiplying a number by another whole number.
Doubling - Doubling is the act of becoming twice as many.
Halving - Halving means to divide into two equal parts.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to solve problems or misunderstand questions.
Model clearly how to identify key phrases and words which will identify the operation and equation required for word problems. This could involve drawing bar models or other representations.
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Lesson video
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
4 × 4
10 groups of 4
8 × 4
12 × 4
6 groups of 4
20 legs
56 legs
48 legs
Multiples of 8 are double the multiples of 4
Multiples of 8 halved are multiples of 4
All multiples of 4 are multiples of 8
An odd number multiplied by 4 is a multiple of 8
Exit quiz
6 Questions
40
56
72
48
32
16
40
24