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Year 1Multiplication & Division

Multiplication and Division – Maths Mystery!

Embark on a thrilling maths detective adventure! This Year 1 “Maths Mystery” invites pupils to crack cases by exploring early multiplicative thinking—counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s, creating equal groups, spotting arrays, and discovering doubles. Packed with narrative-driven clues, visual models, and hands-on challenges, this fun-packed resource builds fluency and reasoning while remaining fully alig

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Multiplication and Division – Maths Mystery by Master the Curriculum invites Year 1 pupils on an engaging, story-driven adventure in early multiplicative thinking. Designed around a fun “mystery” framework, this resource enables young learners to explore fundamental concepts such as counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s; making equal groups; forming arrays; and doubling—all presented through narrative-based clue-solving activities. Aligned with the White Rose Maths mastery approach and the UK National Curriculum, it supports fluency, reasoning, and conceptual understanding through hands-on, visual tasks. Ideal for independent explorations, small-group activities, or energising lesson starters, Multiplication and Division – Maths Mystery helps children develop multiplicative awareness—grouping, sharing, and counting—with confidence and curiosity. Key Features: Focused on core Year 1 objectives: counting in multiples (2, 5, 10), equal grouping, arrays, and doubling Fresh “Maths Mystery” format promotes engagement and motivation Incorporates concrete manipulatives, pictorial representations, and story-based reasoning Supports mastery through fluency, reasoning, and visual understanding Versatile for use as independent tasks, guided group work, or dynamic lesson warm-upsRead more

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