Year 4 Multiplication and Division Lesson Plan (Tables to 12)
Free Year 4 maths lesson plan on multiplication and division facts up to 12×12. Starter, main activity, partner work, differentiation, and plenary.
Learning objective
I can recall and use multiplication and division facts up to 12 × 12 fluently.
Key vocabulary
- multiply
- divide
- factor
- product
- multiple
Curriculum: National Curriculum 2014: Year 4 Mathematics — Multiplication and division
Starter (5-10 minutes)
Times-tables fluency check using the Multiplication Tables Check (MTC) format: 25 random multiplications up to 12×12, six seconds per question. Display percentage score at the end. Set a target for the lesson.
Main activity (35-40 minutes)
Reveal a multiplication grid covering 1× to 12× facts. Identify patterns (square numbers on the diagonal, 9× pattern, doubling links between 2×, 4×, 8×). Pupils complete a missing-fact worksheet and then a 'three-in-a-row' game in pairs, taking turns to answer multiplication or division facts. Move to applying facts to division: 'I have 96 cakes shared equally between 8 trays. How many on each tray?'
Differentiation
Support
Use a printed multiplication grid as a scaffold. Focus on 6×, 7×, 9×, and 11× facts — the typical weak points.
Core
Recall and apply facts up to 12×12. Use them to solve one-step division problems.
Stretch
Solve problems involving factor pairs and missing operations (e.g. 7 × ___ = 84, ___ ÷ 6 = 12) and apply to two-step word problems.
Plenary (5-10 minutes)
Show 144. Pupils write all the factor pairs in 90 seconds (1×144, 2×72, 3×48, 4×36, 6×24, 8×18, 9×16, 12×12). Discuss why 144 is a square number.
Common misconception to watch for
Pupils often confuse 7×8 and 6×9 because the products are close. Use targeted retrieval practice rather than block repetition to embed.
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What is the learning objective of this Year 4 maths lesson?
I can recall and use multiplication and division facts up to 12 × 12 fluently.
How long does this multiplication and division (times tables to 12) lesson take?
60 minutes, structured into a starter, main activity, and plenary. Differentiation guidance is included for support, core, and stretch learners.
Is this lesson plan free to download?
Yes. The full plan is free to read and adapt. You can also generate an editable, fully resourced version in TAyumira's free lesson planner — no credit card required.
Does this lesson cover the UK National Curriculum?
Yes. This plan aligns with National Curriculum 2014: Year 4 Mathematics — Multiplication and division.
Can I edit this lesson plan for my class?
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