Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Mental multiplication and division (age 9+)
Multiply and divide numbers mentally drawing upon known facts, including related facts and place-value adjustments
Suggested ages 9–10
Learning journey
Your child is mastering more complex multiplication and division — working with larger numbers, understanding factors and multiples, solving multi-step problems, and beginning to use formal written methods.
Evidence of understanding
- Calculate 40 × 60 mentally by using 4 × 6 = 24 then appending zeros
- Derive 7 × 15 by calculating 7 × 10 + 7 × 5
- Calculate 360 ÷ 9 mentally using 36 ÷ 9 = 4
Assessment prompt
Can Mental multiplication and division (age 9+) work out things like '24 × 5' or '360 ÷ 8' in their head — using clever connections to known facts rather than needing to write anything down?
Standards alignment
No external standards are linked to this topic.