Building Multiplication and Division Skills on the Whiteboard – SEN Students YEAR 7-8-9
Many SEN students find working with 2- to 4-digit numbers in multiplication and division challenging. Using the whiteboard provides a visual, interactive, and supportive way to make these concepts more accessible.
For multiplication, students can break numbers into smaller parts, use place value strategies, and write out their calculations step by step. The whiteboard allows them to correct mistakes immediately, reinforcing understanding and building confidence.
For division, students can visualize how numbers are shared or grouped, making abstract concepts concrete. Step-by-step working on the whiteboard reduces anxiety, encourages trial-and-error learning, and gradually helps students approach problems independently.
This hands-on approach strengthens foundational mathematical skills, supports independent problem-solving, and allows students to engage creatively with multiplication and division in a way that suits their individual learning needs.