Step 2 Objective

Recognise multiples of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10, up to the tenth multiple.


What if pupils find this a barrier?

Use a counting stick to practise counting on and back in 2s, 3s, etc.

Pupils answer the register with a multiple of the number of the day within the week (1–5). Play the Fizz-Buzz game as a starter to a few lessons.

Chant multiplication tables but using the words 'the first multiple of 2 is 2, the second multiple of 2 is 4', etc. Make it harder by doing the same in reverse order.

Use Teaching mental calculation strategies to L5 Loop cards set 8 and set 9 - Acrobat pdf document (28Kb) to practise.

Use Number Grid ITP - Zip file (462Kb) to shade multiples and look at patterns.