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Our focus this week has been multiplication!! 

We have been reading the 'x' sign, as 'lots/groups of.'      So 3 x 2 =            3 lots/groups of  2


Initially, the children will draw groups and rows (arrays) to help them work out the answer. It is absolutely fine if they do this!

As they become more confident, they move on to use their fingers, as well as beginning to learn songs/rhymes to learn their tables by heart.

We are focusing on the 2s, 5s and 10s, so it is important that your child is secure in counting in these groups (up to 12 x   ).



Activities...

* Set your child some times table sums. Begin with the 2s and extend to 5s and 10s.

* Online games - http://www.ictgames.com/spitfireufo.html

http://www.topmarks.co.uk/maths-games/hit-the-button

 *iPad - IXL (Yr 2 multiplication section - with your support)

Once your child is secure with these, then learning the 3s will be the next step.