Year 2 have worked hard in maths to gain a deep understanding of multiplication and division.
They have used counters to make groups and have learned how the representation of the groups can be expressed in different ways. Drawing groups and writing equations has helped them to explore their understanding, and creating arrays has helped them to relate the equations to each other. When learning specifically about the two times table, they have discussed what the numbers in the equations represent, supported further by the use of number lines. Stem sentences have helped them to express their understanding too.
“The three represents the number of groups and the two represents how many are in each group.” “I can see four groups of 2.” “The counters help me to remember the times and the divide.” “I like to draw jumps of two on the number line.”
“The children have enjoyed using counters and creating arrays to explore division and multiplication. They have loved dancing and singing to help them to learn the two times table and they have shown lots of thought and understanding when reasoning about the concepts. It is always a pleasure to see them working together to explore and investigate and to hear them listening to and building on each other’s ideas.” Mrs Stirk - Class teacher
Clapgate Primary School
10 Cranmore Drive
Belle Isle
Leeds
LS10 4AW
Headteacher: Miss Taylor
Deputy Headteacher: Miss Procter
SENDCO: Mrs Lawton
Office: Mrs Austin,
Miss Johnson,
Mrs Belt and Miss Stamp
Chair of Governors: Mr Bache
Tel: 0113 271 6700
Email: clapgate@clapgateprimaryschool.org
