In this lesson, children use Base 10, place value counters and grids to multiply 2 digits. They will gain a deeper understanding of what is happening to the numbers when they are multiplied There is a teaching presentation and three levels of worksheets (working towards, expected and greater depth) with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem solving questions.

National Curriculum objects

·       multiply numbers up to 4 digits by a one- or two-digit number using a formal written method, including long multiplication for two-digit numbers

·       multiply and divide numbers mentally, drawing upon known facts

·       divide numbers up to 4 digits by a one-digit number using the formal written method of short division and interpret remainders appropriately for the context

·       solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division and a combination of these, including understanding the meaning of the equals sign

Differentiation

There are three levels of differentiation in this pack: ‘working towards,’ ‘expected’ and ‘greater depth’.
Level of this Pack:
Age: 9-10
 England & Wales: Year 5
 Scotland: Primary 5
 Rep. Ireland: Fourth Class
 Australia: Grade 4
 USA: Grade 4
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