Short Multiplication (4-digit by 1-digit)
Students will use short multiplication to multiply numbers up to four digits by a one-digit number.
Key Questions
- Explain the process of carrying over in short multiplication.
- Analyze how place value is maintained during short multiplication.
- Critique a common error in short multiplication and suggest a correction.
National Curriculum Attainment Targets
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