Multiply and Divide by 5
Year 2 Mathematics Learning to multiply and divide by 5 Building number confidence
What is Multiplication?
Multiplication means 'groups of' It's like adding the same number many times 5 × 3 means 3 groups of 5 We can count in 5s to find the answer
Count in 5s Together
Let's count together: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30 Use your fingers to help! Clap on each number Notice the pattern in the ones place
The 5 Times Table Pattern
5 × 1 = 5 5 × 2 = 10 5 × 3 = 15 5 × 4 = 20 5 × 5 = 25 All answers end in 0 or 5!
Multiplication Strategies
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Quick Check!
What is 5 × 4? Show me with your fingers Count in 5s to find out Remember the pattern!
What is Division?
Division means sharing equally It's the opposite of multiplication 20 ÷ 5 means 'how many 5s make 20?' We can count backwards in 5s
Division Practice
Use counters or objects Make groups of 5 15 ÷ 5 = ? How many groups can you make?
Differentiation Support
Struggling learners: Use concrete objects and number lines Visual learners: Draw pictures and use charts Advanced learners: Try larger numbers like 6 × 5 or 35 ÷ 5 Kinesthetic learners: Use movement and clapping
Remember
When multiplying by 5, the answer always ends in 0 or 5! Count in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25... Division by 5 is just the reverse!