KS2 Multiplication | Moana | Open Ended Lesson

Engage your pupils with this exciting Disney-inspired maths lesson based on Moana! In this open-ended learning activity, pupils explore distance and multiplication through a real-life sailing scenario, choosing their own numbers to solve the problem. This low floor, high ceiling approach allows all learners to access the task while naturally challenging themselves at their own level.
Using a motivating film hook, pupils calculate how far Moana travels across the ocean, explain their reasoning, and extend their thinking through problem solving and discussion. The lesson promotes independence, mathematical reasoning, and confidence — perfectly aligned with Curriculum for Wales pedagogy.

Included:
• Fully prepared PowerPoint lesson with film hook, modelling and task slides
• Pupil worksheet containing the problem and structured space to scaffold and support answers during the lesson
• Clear learning intentions and success criteria
• Open-ended maths challenge encouraging self-differentiation
• Built-in challenge prompts and plenary questions
• Opportunities for discussion, reasoning and reflection

Perfect for teaching multiplication, distance, reasoning and problem solving in an engaging and memorable way — with minimal preparation required.

And… who wouldn’t want to become a mathematical wayfinder for the day?