Multiplication and Division
We are proud to show our excellent understanding of multiplication and division across the school. Children move from comparing groups of objects to identifying amounts of equal groups. This then leads to children understanding how to find the product of a multiplication equation and its inverse equation. Following on from this, children are able to use their understanding of multiplication and division to solve a range of problems.
Rekenrek in Reception
In Reception they have been using the comparison language of more, fewer and equal to. In this picture the children were finding an equal amount of objects and then they would represent the equal amount on a rekenrek.
Multiplication Basics in Year 2
In Year 2, children have been using repeated addition to begin their understanding of multiplication. They were then able to use language such as lots of and multiplied by to help them to understand the meaning of a multiplication equation. This led them to be able to give the product or identify the multiplication equation for a product. To help support their understanding children are able to draw a picture to illustrate a multiplication story.
Multiplication and Division in Year 3
In Year 3 the children have been learning about different representations of multiplication and division. We multiply by multiples of 10 and partition 2 digit numbers to multiply and division. Children understand that multiplication is repeated addition, and use diagrams to count up in groups of an amount. Children check using the inverse and compare different multiplication questions by using the greater than and less than signs.
Working with Factors in Year 5
Year 5 have been finding all factor pairs of a number, and common factors of two numbers. We multiply numbers up to 4 digits by a one- or two-digit number using a formal written method, including long multiplication for two-digit numbers. We solve problems involving multiplication and division including using their knowledge of factors and multiples.
