Year 2 have been using manipulatives to find equal groups. This has helped them to count in "lots" or "groups" using Numicon.

Knowledge: Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs.

Skills: to recognise that multiplying involves counting in equal groups.

Vocab: equal groups, multiplies, multiply, groups of, lots of.