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Use knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems
I can use knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems.
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Year 4
Use knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems
I can use knowledge of the 7 times table to solve problems.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Counting in sevens can help solve problems.
- Counting in sevens can be represented in different ways.
- The 7 times table can be represented as multiplication equations.
Keywords
Equation - An equation is used to show that one number or calculation is equal to another.
Operation - An operation is a mathematical process. Examples that you know are addition, subtraction, multiplication and division. Symbols are used to show the operations.
Common misconception
Pupils may rely too heavily on rote memorisation and struggle to apply their knowledge in different contexts.
Highlight keywords in the problem to identify the equation needed. Continue to promote understanding by having pupils solve word problems and real-life scenarios involving the 7 times table.
Cycle B uses the concept of 7 times the size, which is a less familiar scaling context. Take time to discuss what is happening and make clear connections to the 7 times table facts that pupils know.
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Starter quiz
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6 Questions
Q1.
Match the correct missing multiple of 7 to the sequences.
35
21
56
63
Q2.
Match the equation to the correct product.
84
42
56
63
Q3.
Select the adjacent multiples of 7 for the number 63 to complete the table.
60 and 70
49 and 56
70 and 77
Q4.
Which symbol goes in the gap to make this correct? 6 × 7 = 5 × 7 ___ 7
−
×
Q5.
Select the correct symbol to go in the gap:
9 × 7 ___ 9 × 7 + 7
>
=
Q6.
At the netball tournament, there are 6 teams of 7 players. One team has to leave early. Which calculation shows how many players altogether?
6 × 7 + 1 × 7 = 49
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6 Questions
Q1.
Which equation matches this problem? Jacob is playing his computer game. For each completed level he gains 7 experience points. If Jacob completed 6 levels, how many experience points did he get?
6 + 7 = 13
5 × 7 = 35
Q2.
Which operation will Sofia use to solve this problem? I gained 56 experience points. If each level completed gives 7 experience points, how many levels did I complete?
Addition. 56 + 7 =
Subtraction. 56 − 7 =
Q3.
Jacob has 4 boxes of pencils with 7 pencils in each box. He then finds another box of 7 pencils. How many pencils does he have now? pencils
Q4.
Sofia is on a school trip to a local nature reserve. She sees 9 ladybirds each with 7 spots. Jacob sees another ladybird with 8 spots. How many spots are there altogether? spots
Q5.
When characters in the computer game catch a star, they become 7 times the size. Match the character to its new height.
35 cm
21 cm
42 cm
Q6.
Sofia’s character caught a star to make it 49 cm tall. How tall was it before it caught the star? cm
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