Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·language
Reading ×, ÷, and = Symbols
Read, write, and interpret the symbols ×, ÷, and = in multiplication and division number sentences
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is building the foundations of multiplication and division — learning their 2, 5, and 10 times tables, understanding what these operations mean, and solving problems using arrays and repeated addition.
Evidence of understanding
- Read 3 × 4 = 12 aloud as 'three times four equals twelve'
- Write a multiplication sentence to match an array
- Read 12 ÷ 3 = 4 aloud correctly
Assessment prompt
If you write '6 × 4 = 24' or '15 ÷ 3 = 5' on paper, can Reading ×, ÷, and = Symbols tell you what the times sign, division sign, and equals sign each mean?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/MD/2GB · uk-nc-2013
Calculate mathematical statements
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1