Age 10-11- Column Multiplication to Survive until Rescue (xTU)

In this lesson we review column multiplication before focusing on multiplying by TU. We are stranded on Mars and need to investigate how many calories we need to survive until the MAV (Mars Ascent Vehicle) is repaired and we can escape.

We consolidate the steps and stages in the column method and support is provided to teach for understanding. Differentiation is provided with LA concentrating on times tables or TU x U extending to consolidating ThHTU x U. MA and HA move on to x TU. Support is also provided for the understanding of the column method of multiplication.

This lesson is in preparation for children to create their own diary on Mars to document mathematical findings. It is aimed at children at an age 10-11 level (Year 6 in England and Wales).

Pre-lesson preparation is provided with six short animations from an astronaut’s first-person point of view as he or she travels to Mars and is then marooned, having to calculate calories to survive and time until rescue.

PowerPoints provide structure, modelling, examples, group extension and an investigation option for HA. Optional IT links are provided.

There is a lesson plan which includes:

• suggested links to curriculums;
• notes to provide background information;
• optional pre lesson preparation;
• starter, main, groups and plenary sections with suggested timings (please change depending on your class);
• sections of the lesson are linked to Blooms taxonomy;
• talk time suggestions;
• support for teaching;
• differentiated group activities with extra ideas for early finishers;
• consideration of, and reference to, different learning styles;
• pictures and actions provided for key terms; and
• independent activities that are planned to aim to allow the teacher to support or extend an assessment group within the lesson.

Plans and PowerPoints are detailed and thorough to provide teaching structure, if needed, for the whole, or parts, of the lesson. An alternative streamlined PowerPoint is also provided.

Thankyou,

Team Teaching Alive

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