Four sections of multiplication and division for Year 4 maths. Pupils fire through mental questions like 7 × 8 and 12 × 12, list all the factor pairs of 24 and 18, set out written calculations such as 137 × 4, then solve a multi-step bakery problem about boxes of cupcakes. Answers are given for every section. Covers three England National Curriculum multiplication objectives.
Number - multiplication and division
“Recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 × 12”
The quick fire section is straight recall.
Number - multiplication and division
“Multiply two-digit and three-digit numbers by a one-digit number using formal written layout”
Section 3 practises the formal layout with working.
Number - multiplication and division
“Recognise and use factor pairs and commutativity in mental calculations”
The factor pairs section covers this directly.
Recall questions such as 7 × 8 and 12 × 12.
Pupils list every factor pair of 24 and 18.
Column layout questions like 46 × 8 and 137 × 4 with working shown.
A multi-step bakery problem with boxes of 6 cupcakes.
Main activity
The four sections step from recall to problem solving in one lesson.
Revision
Use it near the end of the unit to pull the strands back together.
Homework
Answers per section keep home marking simple.
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