Multiplication and division Pupils should be taught to: recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables,  including recognising odd and even numbers calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeateaddition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts. What’s new and comments This is the year that children begin to learn multiplication tables, starting with the two, five and ten times tables. Remember, it is not enough to just count up in fives (5, 10, 15, 20 etc.) the whole sentence needs to be learned (5 times 2 equals 10 etc). Perhaps the main change is that tables are meant to be learned up to 12 times, rather than just 10. As with addition, it is important to know that multiplication can be done in any order, but not division. The relationship between multiplication and division is now stressed more, with inverse operations for checking made more explicit in the Guidance.Children should see the relationship between multiplication and division e.g. if 3 x 2 = 6 then 6 ÷ 2 = 3. Doubling and halving are also very effective techniques to practise. We have a fantastic range of worksheets covering both Year 2 Multiplication and Year 2 Division.  There’s plenty of practice for tables which can also be used as timed sheets to see just how well the table has been learned as well as having a go at division tables! We also have a great collection of word problems, money worksheets and tables games to play so that in no time at all those tables become familiar friends!