Summary
In “The All-knowing Nine,” the Numberblocks learn a times table by counting equal groups. A full episode (4:30) from the BAFTA-winning maths series — quick to drop into a maths warm-up or centre.
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Discussion questions
Discussion
“The All-knowing Nine” helps children learn a times table by counting equal groups.
- Which times table does this episode practise?
- How is multiplying like adding the same number again and again?
- Can you say the first five facts in this times table?
Quick work-a-long
Vocabulary: multiply, times, equal groups, product, times table.
Try it: Pick a times table from the episode and write out its first five facts.