Additive and Multiplicative Reasoning · Calculation and Algebra

Formal Multiplication Strategies

Introducing the grid method and short multiplication for two and three-digit numbers.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the distributive law allow us to break down 14 multiplied by 6?
  2. 2Why is place value alignment critical in formal multiplication?
  3. 3What is the relationship between an area model and the formal column method?

National Curriculum Attainment Targets

KS2: Mathematics - Multiplication and Division
Year: Year 4
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Additive and Multiplicative Reasoning
Period: Calculation and Algebra

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