Lesson 6: Multiplication Models Explained

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Children working with multiplication groups

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To explain multiplication models to peers

Success Criteria:

✓ I can explain my multiplication model using words like "groups", "times", and "altogether"

✓ I can listen to others and ask good questions

✓ I can use sentence starters to help explain my ideas

📚 Part 1: Matching Multiplication Pictures

Draw a line to match each multiplication sentence to the correct picture.

2 × 3 = 6

3 × 4 = 12

4 × 2 = 8

Picture A: 4 groups with 2 dots in each group

Picture B: 2 groups with 3 dots in each group

Picture C: 3 groups with 4 dots in each group

1. Which multiplication sentence shows the most groups?

2 × 3 = 6

3 × 4 = 12

4 × 2 = 8

✏️ Part 2: Create Your Own Multiplication Model

2. Draw your own multiplication model in the box below. Show 3 groups with 2 objects in each group.

3. Write the multiplication sentence for your drawing:

____ × ____ = ____

4. Use the sentence starters to explain your model:

I made _______ groups with _______ in each group.

I multiplied _______ times _______ to get _______.

Altogether, there are _______ objects.

5. Draw a different multiplication model that shows 2 × 4:

6. Circle the words that describe multiplication:

groups

times

altogether

subtract

equal groups

🗣️ Part 3: Peer Discussion Activity

7. When you share your model with a friend, what questions might they ask you? Tick the good questions:

How many groups do you have?

What's your favourite colour?

How many are in each group?

How did you work out the total?

8. Practice explaining! Choose one of your models above and write how you would explain it to a friend:

Extension Activity: Can you show the same multiplication using repeated addition? For example, if you drew 3 × 2, write: 2 + 2 + 2 = 6

My repeated addition: _________________________________

Multiplication Models Explained

Lesson 6: Multiplication Models Explained

🎯 WALT: We Are Learning To explain multiplication models to peers

📚 Part 1: Matching Multiplication Pictures

✏️ Part 2: Create Your Own Multiplication Model

🗣️ Part 3: Peer Discussion Activity

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