Y4 Maths
Multiply 3 Numbers Lesson
This Year 4 Multiply 3 Numbers lesson covers the prior learning of multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number and identifying possible combinations from two groups, before moving onto the main skill of multiplying 3 numbers together.
The lesson starts with a prior learning worksheet to check pupils’ understanding. The interactive lesson slides recap the prior learning before moving on to the main skill. Children can then practise further by completing the activities and can extend their learning by completing an engaging extension task.
National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Year 4: (4C6a) Recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 × 12
Mathematics Year 4: (4C6b) Use place value, known and derived facts to multiply and divide mentally, including: multiplying by 0 and 1; dividing by 1; multiplying together three numbers
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Lesson Slides
These lesson slides guides pupils through the prior learning of multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number and identifying possible combinations from two groups, before moving onto the main skill of multiply 3 numbers. There are a number of questions to check pupils' understanding throughout.
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Modelling Powerpoint
This powerpoint can be used to model the questions that the children will complete on the Varied Fluency and Reasoning & Problem Solving worksheets as part of this lesson.
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Lesson Slides
These are the same as the lesson slides on Classroom Secrets. You can assign this as an activity for pupils to access individually in school or remotely from home.
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Video Tutorial
In this Multiply Three Numbers Video Tutorial, Laura uses arrays to provide a practical demonstration of how to multiply 3 numbers together.
1 Prior Learning
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Worksheet
This Year 4 Multiply 3 Numbers lesson covers the prior learning of multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number and identifying possible combinations from two groups, before moving onto the main skill of multiplying 3 numbers together.
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Video Tutorial
In this Multiply 2 Digits by 1 Digit Video Tutorial, Aaron shows pupils how to use place value counters and the column method to multiply.
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Interactive Activity
This Multiply 2 Digits by 1 Digit Game checks pupils’ understanding of repeated addition when multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number - some of which include an exchange.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 3 Multiply 2 Digits by 1 Digit 1 interactive game test pupils' understanding of repeated addition to multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number using the formal written method.
2 Varied Fluency
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency questions for pupils to practise the main skill of this lesson.
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Interactive Activity
This Year 4 Multiply 3 Numbers activity checks pupils' understanding of associative law to multiply 3 numbers.
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Matching Activity
These Multiply Three 1-Digit Numbers Matching Cards aim to assist pupils with recalling and applying their times table facts.
2 Reasoning & Problem Solving
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
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Mixed Practice
This worksheet includes varied fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions for pupils to practise the main skill of multiply 3 numbers.
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Discussion Problem
This worksheet includes two discussion problems which can be used in pairs or small groups to further pupils' understanding of the concepts taught in this lesson.
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Interactive Challenge Activity
This Year 4 Correspondence Problems Maths Challenge has been designed to help pupils develop their problem-solving skills and their knowledge of multiplication to solve correspondence problems.
2 Homework
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Worksheet
This differentiated worksheet includes varied fluency and reasoning and problem solving questions to support the teaching of this step.
2 Additional Activities
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Multiply 3 Numbers Year 4 Multiplication and Division Learning Video Clip
Our Viking clan, led by Estrid have finally arrived in Britain. Pupils will help Estrid to work out how many warriors her camp of tents will hold, work out the mistake Estrid has made when calculating the amount of meals her hungry tribe of warriors will need. Pupils will also help work out which is the best way of solving a calculation and finally the distance needed to travel in order to find a suitable settlement.
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Consolidation Pack
This Multiplication and Division Consolidation Year 4 resource will help your pupils consolidate their understanding of Spring Block 1: Multiplication and Division. This resource is themed around giving children the chance to help run a museum. The questions in this pack will help you identify children working at the expected level.
