Mathsmoves

This Powerpoint resource (consisting of 83 interactive slides plus printables) explores multiplication and division for younger pupils and emphasises the links between the two operations. A range of models and images, interactive activities, games and problems are utilised to encourage reasoning and develop understanding. Click on the thumbnails above for menus. Games are also included to consolidate ideas and promote discussion by justifying choices. Instructions and demonstration slides a

This Powerpoint resource (consisting of 83 interactive slides plus printables) explores multiplication and division for younger pupils and emphasises the links between the two operations. A range of models and images, interactive activities, games and problems are utilised to encourage reasoning and develop understanding. Click on the thumbnails above for menus. Games are also included to consolidate ideas and promote discussion by justifying choices. Instructions and demonstration slides are

In maths, it can be very frustrating when pupils get the answer wrong when we know that they understand how to carry out a particular calculation. This can often be due to a careless error that a pupil has overlooked since they are not asking themselves, ‘Is this answer reasonable?’ For this reason, it is useful to look at questions and answers and ask pupils to explain why particular answers cannot be correct, without carrying out the actual calculation. That is the focus of this PowerPoint pre

In maths, it can be very frustrating when pupils get the answer wrong when we know that they understand how to carry out a particular calculation. This can often be due to a careless error that a pupil has overlooked since they are not asking themselves, ‘Is this answer reasonable?’ For this reason, it is useful to look at questions and answers and ask pupils to explain why particular answers cannot be correct, without carrying out the actual calculation. That is the focus of this PowerPoint p

When working on calculations, pupils need to work efficiently and confidently. This PowerPoint focuses on working efficiently. Using standard algorithms isn’t always the most efficient way to calculate an answer. Allowing pupils to discuss their methods reminds pupils about the most efficient ways to calculate different questions. Although pupils don’t always need to use formal algorithms that doesn’t mean that they need to calculate everything in their heads; informal jottings and the use of