Whakarea: Multiplication Mastery Year 6
Te Reo Māori Mathematics Understanding multiplication through arrays, skip counting, and area models Kia kaha ki te ako!
WALT - We Are Learning To
Understand and use basic multiplication (whakarea) facts confidently Recall multiplication facts for 2, 5, and 10 Use concrete materials and visual strategies Solve word problems involving multiplication Kei te ako mātou ki te mārama me te whakamahi i ngā mōhiotanga whakarea
Success Criteria - Paearu Angitū
I can recall multiplication facts for 2, 5, and 10 I can use arrays and grouping to solve problems I can explain my mathematical thinking I can solve word problems step by step Ka taea e au te whakamemenge i ngā tau whakarea
Karakia & Warm-Up
Begin with karakia timatanga Skip counting chant in te reo Māori Rua, whā, ono, waru, tekau (2, 4, 6, 8, 10) Rima, tekau, tekau mā rima (5, 10, 15) Practice together as a class
He aha te whakarea? - What is Multiplication?
Multiplication is repeated addition Making equal groups Arrays - objects in rows and columns Skip counting patterns Whakarea = groups of the same amount
Multiplication Strategies - Ngā Rautaki Whakarea
{"left":"Skip counting: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10\nArrays: rows and columns\nEqual groups: 3 groups of 5","right":"Repeated addition: 5 + 5 + 5\nNumber lines with jumps\nArea models for larger numbers"}
Hands-On Group Work - Mahi Rōpū
Work in groups of 4-5 students Use counters and blocks to build arrays Solve: 'E hia ngā kākahu?' (How many outfits?) 4 tops × 3 bottoms = ? Show your working with manipulatives
Differentiation Support - Tautoko Rerekē
Visual learners: Arrays and diagrams Kinesthetic learners: Manipulatives and movement Dyslexia-friendly: Large fonts and clear spacing Extension: Area models for 34 × 7 Scaffolding: Number lines and finger counting
Quick Check - He Pātai
What is 5 × 3? Show me using arrays How many groups? How many in each group? Can you skip count to find the answer?
Independent Practice - Mahi Takitahi
Complete multiplication worksheets Choose your difficulty level Use arrays, skip counting, or area models Word problems in te reo Māori and English Ask for help when needed
Fun Activity - Multiplication Bingo!
Play multiplication bingo in te reo Māori Call out problems: 'Whā whakarea rima' Mark the answer on your board First to complete a line wins! Work with a partner if needed
Ka Whakakapi - Lesson Summary
We learned multiplication as equal groups We practiced facts for 2, 5, and 10 We used arrays and skip counting We solved word problems together Next: We'll explore larger numbers Karakia whakamutunga