Listing multiples
I can state what a multiple is and can list multiples and common multiples of two or more numbers.
Listing multiples
I can state what a multiple is and can list multiples and common multiples of two or more numbers.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Multiples of a number can be found and listed by counting on or knowledge of multiplication tables.
- Multiples of a number can be found and listed by finding a product.
- Common multiples of 2 or more numbers can be found from a list.
- There are multiple ways to identify common multiples, some are more efficient than others depending on the numbers.
- To compare fractions it may be helpful to identify the lowest common denominator.
Keywords
Common multiple - A common multiple is a number that is a multiple of two or more numbers.
Multiple - A multiple is the product of a number and an integer.
Common misconception
A common multiple of all integers is 1.
Get students to list multiples. This is to highlight the fact that 1 is only a multiple of 1.
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Listing multiples, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 7 maths lesson on: Listing multiples, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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Starter quiz
6 Questions
Factors of 12 are: -
1, 2, 3, 4, 6 and 12
Factors of 10 are: -
1, 2, 5 and 10
Factors of 24 are: -
1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 8, 12 and 24
Factors of 5 are: -
1 and 5
Exit quiz
6 Questions
First five multiples of 5: -
5, 10, 15, 20, 25
First five multiples of 10: -
10, 20, 30, 40, 50
First five multiples of 12: -
12, 24, 36, 48, 60
First five multiples of 2: -
2, 4, 6, 8, 10
