7 Times Table & Random Test

Maths Card Game

Write the seven times tables on a coloured piece of card e.g. 7x1=7, 7x2=14

Separately cut out each equation to make a set of cards.

Put the set into a zip lock bag and label "Seven Times Table".

Split the children up into groups of three. One child is the 'teacher ' and the other two children are the players. The 'teacher ' pulls out a card and reads the equation e.g. 7x7=? Whoever answers the correct number gets the card. Play until all cards have been pulled out. At the end count up how many cards each player has. Who has the most?

Word Problem

Jesse has seven cars. Each car has four wheels. How many wheels are there in total?

7 x 4 = 28

Brainstorm different ways of solving this question e.g. draw, use materials, image, pair up with a buddy etc.

Music

Skip counting in 7 's. Sing along to the instrumental of "Happy Birthday" 7, 14, 21 __ 28, 35 __42, 49 __56, 63.

Watch the seven times table video song and chant along.

Can you answer the seven times table random test?

Discuss the number patterns that are shown during the seven times table random test.

Visual art

You will need white A4 paper and colouring in pencils or felts.

The children need to draw a large outline of the number 7.

Inside write the numbers 7, 14, 21, 28, 35, 42, 49, 56, 63, 70, 77, 84 in order.

Practise skip counting in 7 's to a steady beat.