Maths

=Term 2: Multiplication and Division=

For mathematics during the first 5 weeks of this term we are cross grouping our classes. This means that you will be in a class with students that are the same level as you. You will be able to learn at a greater rate because of this.

Here is something for you to think about... ** Times Tables and Basic facts  ** • Knowing times tables does not mean children know multiplication. • If children understand commutativity ie 6 x 2 = 12 and 2 x 6 =12 are the same. • x 6 then there are only 55 facts left. • X 0 – now only 45 facts left. • X 1 – now only 36 facts left. • X 2 (doubles) – now only 28 facts left • X 5 – now only 21 facts left • X9 – with fingers or add to 9 rule or from 10 x tables – now only 15 facts left. 15 hard facts to know are: 3 x 3, 4 x 3, 6 x 3, 7 x 3, 8 x 3, 4 x 4, 6 x 4, 7 x 4, 8 x 4, 6 x 6, 6 x 7, 6 x 8, 7 x 7, 7 x 8, 8 x 8 • 2 x, 10 x, and 5 x facts can be built on to get 3 x, 9 x, 6 x, and 7 x.  Doubling turns 2 x into 4 x, and 4 x into 8 x, etc

Do you know all of your times tables to 10? If not, you must practise and learn them!