When there are several operations in a number sentence (or expression) then there are certain rules that have to apply to ensure that everyone achieves the same correct answer. For example: 2 + 3 x 4 = This could be done in the order shown i.e. 2 + 3 = 5, 5 x 4 = […]
This is the start of a whole new series of pages for year 6 mental arithmetic. Over the coming weeks we will be publishing 2 sets of 10 mental arithmetic questions each week. The first two sets of questions are basic revision and ideal to use at the start of the school term. They look […]
This is the standard, or efficient method of multiplying. There are other methods of multiplying which are equally good but it is important that children keep to one method that they can become confident with. It presumes a good knowledge of tables. Without this knowledge the whole process can become slow and tedious. An important […]
Published today is another set of worksheets which give extra practice with multiplying two 2-digit numbers. We have had a number of requests for these as children do need a great deal of practice to become confident. Whilst we recommend placing a zero in the units and then multiplying by the tens digit first and […]
Here are a set of practice pages for multiplying two, 2-digit numbers, using the standard, or efficient method. There are several different methods that children could use, but it is important that they get used to one way that they always use and become confident with it. A good knowledge of tables is necessary to […]
These pages show the standard short multiplication method. It is called short multiplication as opposed to long multiplication as all the separate steps are not laid out in a vertical fashion. Rather, the whole calculation is completed on a single line with the numbers carried forward written just below the line. It is the method […]
Once the long division method has been understood children can move on to dividing money by 2-digit numbers. This requires a very good knowledge of multiplication, tables and subtraction. These pages mainly look at dividing small amounts of money by 2-digit numbers and all the questions have one thing in common: the answer has a […]
This week we welcome the arrival of our Year 6 maths worksheets, covering all aspects of Number, Shape, Measures and Handling Data. With nearly 600 pages of questions and answers, this is a superb collection of resources for the oldest children in Primary School and much of the work is very challenging. The worksheets are […]