11.1.2021

Multiplication and Division

Key Vocabulary

Activity 1- How can Arrays be used to represent every day objects? 

Today we are going to be looking at Arrays and how they can be used to help us with our maths. An array is a visual way to show the calculation you need to complete. Watch the video below then have a go a the activity and the prove it in your maths books. Remember you don't need to print out just write the date in your maths book and then get cracking! 

Activity

Prove it!

Activity 2-  How can an array mean the same thing but look different?

Use the powerpoint below to learn some more about Arrays. Once you have completed that you can then have a go at the activity sheet. You do not need to print this off you can either edit a digital version on your parents tablet or phone or you can just write them into your maths books. 

Activity

Activity 3-​ What arrays can you make? 

Using playdough, cereal, toys or your maths books can you show me these arrays. 

2 x 5 = 
10 x 5 = 
5 x 5 = 
4 x 5 = 
5 x 1 = 
7 x 5 = 
5 x 9 = 
2 x 6 = 
8 x 2 = 
2 x 4 = 

Challenge can you show me them in a different representation? 
e.g. 
2 x 10 = 20 

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or another way to show it would be 
10 x 2 = 20 

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Mental Maths Practise

Use https://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/daily10 to practise 10 mental maths questions a day. You can answer these in your orange book. ​