Multiplication in Year 3

In Year 2 children will have learnt the 10 times table and in Year 3 they will use this knowledge to work with greater multiples of 10. For instance, 16 × 10 or 24 × 10. They will also explore multiplying multiples of ten such as 3 × 50 or...

Multiplication in Year 4

There is one very straight forward target for children in Year 4 which will dominate much of the work carried out during the year. It is simply:4C6a Recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 × 12.So, what does this mean? Quite simply, if asked a question...

Multiplication in Year 5

Less familiar multiplication targets in Year 5The National Curriculum targets for multiplication in Year 5 are lengthy and challenging.Obviously, there are targets on mental and written multiplication, such as multiplying numbers up to 4-digits by a 2-digit number, but there are also some less familiar targets which I would like...

Multiplication in Year 6

Whilst it is hoped that children in Year 5 have mastered the formal method of long multiplication, they will still need plenty of practice if they are going to remember the process in Year 6 and for SATs. This practice will often take the form of multiplying numbers with up...

Year 1: Number Tracks to 50

By the end of Year 1 children should have had plenty of practice counting backwards and forwards between 20 and 50. One of the best ways to do this is to use number tracks. We have a great selection of resources using number tracks and have just added 3 new...

Year 2: 5x and 10x Tables

Recalling the 5x table and the 10x table are part of Year 2 work, but it is also important for children to see connections between the two. They can find numbers that are in both tables, as well as recognising that the 10x table is double the 5x table and...