L2 Count in Multiples of 8

uild on children’s understanding of number patterns with this engaging Year 3 Autumn maths lesson on counting in multiples of 8. Designed to follow on from counting in 4s, this lesson explores the relationship between the 4 and 8 times tables through clear visuals, hands-on activities, and reasoning challenges. Pupils will investigate patterns on a hundred square, discover that multiples of 8 are also multiples of 4, and explore the concept of doubling. The lesson uses spider and octopus-themed activities to make learning fun and memorable — children count animal legs to record multiples of 8 in their maths books, supporting concrete understanding before moving to abstract reasoning. Through guided discussion and animated slides, pupils will reason about common misconceptions, such as confusing “multiple of 8” with “8 more than,” and will learn to check whether numbers belong to the 8 times table. This resource includes key questions, assessment opportunities, and common misconceptions, all aligned with the National Curriculum objective: “Count from 0 in multiples of 4, 8, 50 and 100; find 10 or 100 more or less than a given number.” A perfect Working Without Worksheets lesson for developing fluency, pattern recognition, and deeper understanding of multiplication in Year 3.