In this lesson, children use the column method for multiplication and explore alternative strategies for solving multiplication problems. They will explore applying all relevant previous learning to solve multi-step problems. There is a teaching presentation accompanied by differentiated activities with a range of fluency, reasoning and problem-solving questions.

National Curriculum objectives
·       multiply multi-digit numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit whole number using the formal written method of long multiplication
·       perform mental calculations, including with mixed operations and large numbers
·       identify common factors, common multiples and prime numbers
·       use their knowledge of the order of operations to carry out calculations involving the 4 operations
·       solve addition and subtraction multi-step problems in contexts, deciding which operations and methods to use and why
·       solve problems involving addition, subtraction, multiplication and division
·       use estimation to check answers to calculations and determine, in the context of a problem, an appropriate degree of accuracy

Differentiation
There are three levels of differentiation in this pack: ‘working towards,’ ‘expected’ and ‘greater depth’.

Level of this Pack:
Age: 10-11
 England & Wales: Year 6
 Scotland: Primary 6
 Rep. Ireland: Fifth Class
 Australia: Grade 5
 USA: Grade 5

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