Reach for the Star

Multiplication, division and order · Optional extension

L002 · Allow 10–15 minutes for learners ready to move on. Answers are available after an attempt.

Stretch

Calculate 48÷(−6)×(−2)+5, showing equal-priority operations left to right.

Reveal a worked check after attempting

−8×−2+5=21.

Deep challenge

Insert brackets in 6+2×5−4 to make 36 and explain your choice.

Reveal a worked check after attempting

(6+2)×5−4=36.

Recall & Review: feedback and extension integration

Lesson L002: Multiplication, division and order

Objective: Calculate with signed products, quotients and mixed operations; justify the order and check with an inverse.

60-minute structure: 0-7 Connect & Check; 7-14 Share; 14-25 Present/model; 25-44 Apply route choice/practice; 44-52 independent exam-style check; 52-60 Recall & Review, WWW/EBI and next step.

What Went Well (WWW)

I selected an efficient numerical method, showed the key steps clearly and checked the sign, size or accuracy of my answer.

Even Better If (EBI)

I will make the place-value, sign or operation decision explicit and use estimation or an inverse calculation to check a fresh question.

Stretch and deep challenge

Stretch: Calculate 48÷(−6)×(−2)+5, showing equal-priority operations left to right.

Deep challenge: Insert brackets in 6+2×5−4 to make 36 and explain your choice.