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Hockey practice repetitions maths challenge

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Hockey practice repetitions maths challenge

A child-friendly sports challenge using practice repetitions to practise multiplication with real examples.

Quick answer

By practising hockey repetitions, you can learn multiplication facts in a fun, active way!

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to use hockey practice repetitions to solve multiplication problems and understand how repeated actions help you learn your times tables. Success signs:

You can count how many times you do a hockey move and write it as a multiplication sentence.
You can solve problems like "If I do 3 passes 4 times, how many passes is that?"
You can use hockey practice to help remember your multiplication facts.
You can work out how many total moves you do in a hockey training session.

Why this matters

Hockey practice repetitions are a great way to learn multiplication because they are physical, fun, and make sense in real life. When you do the same move over and over, you're actually doing repeated addition – which is just another way of thinking about multiplication! This helps you understand what multiplication really means, not just memorise facts. Whether you're playing hockey or just doing exercises, repetition helps your brain remember better. And it's more fun than just sitting at a desk with flashcards!

How it works

Let's imagine you're on a hockey training session with your team. Each time you do a move, you're doing one repetition. If you do the same move 5 times, that's 5 repetitions. If you do that move 3 times in a row, you're doing 3 groups of 5 repetitions – which is 3 × 5 = 15 repetitions total. This is multiplication in action! You can use hockey practice to help you learn your multiplication tables, like 3 × 4, 6 × 5, or 10 × 2.

Examples you can see

Let's look at a few hockey practice examples to understand how repetition connects to multiplication: Example 1: Passing the puck If you pass the puck 4 times in a row, and you do this 3 times, how many passes did you do in total?

First set: 4 passes
Second set: 4 passes
Third set: 4 passes
Total: 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 passes
Or as multiplication: 3 × 4 = 12

Example 2: Shooting practice You do 6 shots in a row, and you do this 2 times. How many shots is that?

First round: 6 shots
Second round: 6 shots
Total: 6 + 6 = 12 shots
As multiplication: 2 × 6 = 12

Example 3: Skating drills You do 5 skating circles, and you do this 4 times. How many circles in total?

First set: 5 circles
Second set: 5 circles
Third set: 5 circles
Fourth set: 5 circles
Total: 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20 circles
As multiplication: 4 × 5 = 20

Try it as a mini adventure

Mini Adventure: Hockey Repetition Challenge! You are a hockey player on a training day. You have to do different practice drills. Each drill has a number of repetitions. You need to count the total number of moves you do in your session. Drill 1: Passing You pass the puck 5 times in a row, and you do this 3 times.

First time: 5 passes
Second time: 5 passes
Third time: 5 passes
Total passes: ?

Drill 2: Shooting You shoot the puck 6 times in a row, and you do this 2 times.

First time: 6 shots
Second time: 6 shots
Total shots: ?

Drill 3: Stick handling You do 8 stick touches in a row, and you do this 4 times.

First time: 8 touches
Second time: 8 touches
Third time: 8 touches
Fourth time: 8 touches
Total touches: ?

Challenge: How many total moves did you do in your hockey session?

Common mistakes

Mistake: Thinking 4 × 3 = 12, but counting the wrong way.
Why it happens: Confusing the order of multiplication.
Fix: Remember that 4 × 3 means 4 groups of 3, or 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.
Mistake: Adding instead of multiplying.
Why it happens: Not yet understanding that repeated addition is multiplication.
Fix: Use arrays or groups to show the repeated actions.
Mistake: Forgetting to count the total number of repetitions.
Why it happens: Getting excited about the activity and losing focus.
Fix: Use a tally chart or count on your fingers to keep track.

Parent and carer guide

As a parent or carer, you can help your child learn multiplication through hockey practice by:

Playing along with your child during practice – ask them to count how many times they did a move.
Using a simple tally chart to track repetitions and help them add up.
Encouraging them to think of their hockey drills as multiplication problems.
Reinforcing that 3 × 4 means 3 groups of 4, not just 3 + 4.
Practising multiplication facts with real-world hockey examples they already know.

It’s important to keep the focus on fun and learning, not pressure. If your child gets confused, take a break and come back to it later. The more they play, the more they will understand.

Practice questions

You do 4 skating circles 5 times. How many circles is that?
You shoot the puck 6 times in a row, and you do this 3 times. How many shots?
You pass the puck 7 times in a row, and you do this 2 times. How many passes?
You do 8 stick touches 4 times. How many touches?
You do 5 passes 6 times. How many passes?

Answers:

4 × 5 = 20 circles
6 × 3 = 18 shots
7 × 2 = 14 passes
8 × 4 = 32 touches
5 × 6 = 30 passes

FAQ

What is a repetition in hockey?

A repetition in hockey is one time you do a specific move, like passing the puck, shooting, or skating in a circle.

How does hockey help with learning multiplication?

When you do the same move over and over, you're doing repeated addition, which is what multiplication is. So, doing 3 passes 4 times means 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 passes, or 4 × 3 = 12.

Can I use other sports to learn multiplication?

Yes! You can use any sport or activity where you repeat the same move. For example, jumping jacks, swimming laps, or running sprints. All of these help you understand multiplication.

What if I don’t like hockey?

No problem! You can still use the same idea with any activity you enjoy. Try counting how many times you jump rope, do squats, or throw a ball.

How can I remember multiplication facts better?

Practise with real examples, like hockey drills. Use your hands to count, make arrays, or sing multiplication songs. The more you connect the maths to your life, the easier it gets to remember!