An introduction to early multiplication and division for Year 1 maths. Pupils count cookies arranged in equal groups on plates, then share 8 bones equally between 2 dogs by drawing them into boxes. An answer key is included. It covers the England National Curriculum objective on solving one-step multiplication and division problems with objects and pictures.
Number — multiplication and division
“Solve one-step problems involving multiplication and division, by calculating the answer using concrete objects, pictorial representations and arrays with the support of the teacher.”
Both tasks use pictures of equal groups and fair sharing.
Picture questions like how many plates and how many cookies on each plate.
Pupils draw 8 bones shared equally between 2 dogs.
Solutions including what each drawn box should show.
First lesson
Use when equal groups are brand new; counters can sit alongside the pictures.
Guided group
Talk through the sharing task with pupils who need to move objects physically first.
Assessment check
The drawing task shows whether pupils share one at a time or in groups.
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