Step 2 Objective
Know by heart multiplication facts for the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 times tables.
- Examples of what pupils should
know and be able to do - Probing questions
- What if pupils find
this a barrier?
What if pupils find this a barrier?
Use sequences strips to reinforce patterns in multiples:
3, 6, 9, 12, 15, ...
4, 8, 12, 16, 20, ...
Use a counting stick and ask pupils to chant multiplication tables forwards, backwards.
Make links between two and four multiplication tables.
Use multiplication grids with missing numbers.
Practise skills by using Teaching mental calculation strategies Loop cards set 8. - Acrobat pdf document (25Kb)
Number dials ITP - Zip file (458Kb) is useful to practise facts quickly.
Refer to Teaching mental calculation strategies to L5 - Acrobat pdf document (554Kb) page 31-44