Multiplication and division 

This term we begin our new unit of multiplication and division. Last term we learnt our 5 and 10 times tables and this term we will learn how to apply them plus learn our 2 times tables. We will also focus on making equal groups and adding equal groups. For example, 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = 8. We will then introduce arrays. An array in maths is an arrangement of objects, numbers or pictures in columns or rows. The purpose of an array is to help children understand multiplication and division. Towards the end of the unit we will look at making doubles, making equal groups and sharing equally. 

 

Learning our 2s, 5s and 10s

Fractions

In this unit, we will be introducing the concepts 'half' and 'quarter'. We will show how to find half and a quarter of objects, shapes and quantities. 
 

Position and Direction

In this unit we will be looking at turns and how to turn objects and our bodies in a full turn, a quarter turn, half a turn and a three-quarter turn. We will also be looking at the directional terms: 'left', 'right', 'forwards' and 'backwards'.