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Year 3 - Multiplication

Identifying equal groups

LO: To identify equal groups.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To count from 0 in multiples of 4,8.
  • To count from 0 in multiples of 3 (Year 2 recap).

Deepen your children’s understanding of identifying equal groups, before they move onto counting in multiples of 4 and 8, using this practical outdoor lesson. Focused on greeting equal groups and diving into equal groups, it’s the perfect start to your multiplication unit!

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Investigating the 3 times table

LO: To investigate the 3 times table.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To count from 0 in multiples of 3 (Year 2 recap).
  • To recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3 multiplication table.
  • To write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication.

During this outdoor lesson your children will connect with nature to investigate counting in multiples of 3, to then link this through physical maths activities and games to the 3 times table.

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Recalling the 3 times table

LO: To recall the 3 times table.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To recall and use multiplication facts for the 3 multiplication tables.
  • To write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication using the multiplication tables that they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental methods.

Develop your children’s fluency of recalling the 3 times table using mental methods through a mixture of ball games and problem-solving activities. This outdoor lesson requires minimal resourcing and preparation.

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Investigating the 4 times table

LO: To investigate the 4 times table.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To count from 0 in multiples of 4.
  • To recall and use multiplication facts for the 4 multiplication table.
  • To write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication.

Deliver a practical outdoor lesson that will enable your children to explore the 4 times table. They’ll be tasked with creating a representation of the multiples using natural items to then enable them to calculate mathematical statements for this times table.

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Recalling the 4 times table

LO: To recall the 4 times table.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To recall and use multiplication facts for the 4 multiplication table.
  • To write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication using the multiplication tables that they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods.

The main activity of this outdoor lesson uses physical movement to engage children and add some fun! They will use mental methods to recall multiplication facts for the 4 times table and written methods to develop fluency.

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Investigating the 8 times table

LO: To investigate the 8 times table.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To count from 0 in multiples of 8.
  • To recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 8 multiplication table.
  • To write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication.

Combine problem-solving with nature and movement to deepen your children’s understanding of the 8 times table. The activities within this outdoor lesson, based around counting in multiples of 8, are designed to prepare your children for building up their recall knowledge.

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Recalling the 8 times table

LO: To recall the 8 times table.

National Curriculum Objectives covered:
  • To count from 0 in multiples of 8.
  • To recall and use multiplication facts for the 8 multiplication table.
  • To write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication.

Have your children apply their recall skills in this outdoor lesson. Included within are physical, fun games to engage your children and enable them to test their fluency of the 8 times table, with the added bonus of being quick to prepare!

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