Multiplication

We have been learning all the different strategies around how to solve a multiplication problem. The early multiplication lessons are very different to what they used to be - there is no rote learning of the "times tables". It is all about groups, skip counting, repeated addition, forming an equation and being able to explain and talk about their strategies and answers. There are many different strategies to solve the same problem and all are correct at varying levels.

Below are some photos of one group working with me to solve a problem:

Zara and Kitty went through a quick problem together (with a bit of prompting from me at times) and helped each other work out how many there were altogether using various strategies. This video may help you and your child at home too :)