Year 2 Spring Multiplication and Division, Money and 'Real-Life' Problems (Term 2 Week 10 Lesson 3)

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Multiplication and Division, Money and ‘Real-Life’ Problems Why Students Will Love This Lesson

Students will love this lesson on Multiplication and Division because it integrates math with real-life scenarios! By exploring how to use multiplication to find out how many coins are needed to make a specific amount, they’ll see the practicality of math. The mental warm-up game of Bingo makes learning fun and interactive, capturing their attention right from the start. The main activity encourages collaboration as students work in pairs, promoting teamwork while they create posters to show various ways to make amounts using different coins. This hands-on approach helps students connect with the material and appreciate the role of math in their daily lives.

Sample Questions

1. If you have a collection of 10p, 5p, and 2p coins, how many coins would you need to make 50p?
2. How many 5p coins are needed to make £1? Show your working.
3. If you want to make 30p using 1p, 2p, 5p, or 10p coins, what combinations can you find?

Benefits to Teachers

• Real-Life Application: This lesson emphasizes the importance of understanding money, making it relevant to students’ lives.
• Interactive Learning: The Bingo game and group poster activity engage students and foster a fun learning environment.
• Differentiation Opportunities: Teachers can adapt the complexity of the challenges based on student understanding, ensuring all learners are supported.
• Conceptual Understanding: By exploring the relationship between multiplication and division, students develop a deeper understanding of these operations.

In summary, this Multiplication and Division lesson equips students with practical skills for handling money, enhances their understanding of mathematical concepts, and fosters collaboration in the classroom.

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