Mathsmoves

Despite practising multiplication facts, there is often still some uncertainty, so how do you get pupils to be able to use the facts efficiently when calculating? While there are some pupils who can learn multiplication facts relatively easily, this Powerpoint resource (consisting of 64 interactive slides plus printables) nurtures their understanding which will help them to develop fluency when working with multiplication. A range of models and images, interactive activities and games are utilis

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

We have all experienced students performing badly on tests, despite their ability and understanding, simply because they have not used any reasoning when working on their calculation. This presentation asks pupils to state why the given answer is wrong without working out the answer, so they have to use reasoning.