The Premier League Maths Challenge
In this pack pupils build mental maths skills by solving multiplication problems.
Summary
In this pack pupils build mental maths skills by solving multiplication problems.
Pupils will be able to:
- practise memorising multiplication tables by multiplying one, two and three-digit numbers mentally
- develop their ability to solve a range of mental multiplication problems using different strategies.
Curriculum links
England: Maths (Key Stage 2)
Wales: Mathematics and Numeracy (Progression Steps 2 and 3)
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The best maths lesson ever
Transcript
You may wish to show this short film featuring Everton as an introduction to solving number problems by moving around players' shirts.
Main activity
In pairs pupils use cut-outs of player shirts to recreate the activity introduced in the film and solve their own number problems.
Solve, shoot, score
Pupils may also enjoy playing this maths game at home with family or friends.