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Year 6 - Maths

Explain how to use long multiplication to multiply two 2-digit numbers regrouping ones to tens

Multiplying and dividing by 2-digit numbers

Unit Summary

In this unit pupils will extend their understanding of formal calculation strategies to multiply and divide by 2-digit numbers, explaining when other strategies are more efficient.

Lesson Summary

You will learn to explain how to use long multiplication to multiply two 2-digit numbers regrouping ones to tens.

Key Notes

  • Partition one of the factors.
  • Calculate the partial products.
  • Add the partial products to recombine.

Vocabulary To Learn

  • Partial product: Any of the multiplication results we get leading up to an overall multiplication result is a partial product.

Common Mistakes To Avoid

  • Pupils forget to include regrouped values when multiplying.

3 Quick Questions (With Answers)

1. Solve this in steps: explain the method from this lesson and why each step matters.

Partition one of the factors. Calculate the partial products.

2. Use this key word in a maths sentence and explain it clearly. 'Partial product'

Any of the multiplication results we get leading up to an overall multiplication result is a partial product. Use this word when showing your method, then check your final answer is reasonable.

3. Spot and fix this common maths mistake.

Mistake: Pupils forget to include regrouped values when multiplying. Correction: Decide on a place and structure for regrouped values - they are included at the top of the algorithm in these lessons to avoid confusion with addition regrouping when partial products are summed. Ensure this is clearly modelled.

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