Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·conceptual
Commutative Multiplication
Understand and apply the commutative property of multiplication and recognise that division is not commutative
Suggested ages 6–7
Learning journey
Your child is building the foundations of multiplication and division — learning their 2, 5, and 10 times tables, understanding what these operations mean, and solving problems using arrays and repeated addition.
Evidence of understanding
- Explain that 3 × 5 = 5 × 3 and show this with an array rotated
- Use commutativity to choose the easier calculation
- Demonstrate that 12 ÷ 3 ≠ 3 ÷ 12
Assessment prompt
Does Commutative Multiplication know that 4 × 7 gives the same answer as 7 × 4 — so they can choose whichever order is easier to remember from their times tables?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/MD/3GB · uk-nc-2013
Commutativity of multiplication
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1