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Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural

Long multiplication

Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using formal written methods including long multiplication; illustrate with area models

Suggested ages 9–10

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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 2,347 × 6 using formal written layout
  • Calculate 34 × 27 using long multiplication
  • Draw an area model for 45 × 23 and connect to the written method

Assessment prompt

Can Long multiplication work out something like '2,346 × 7' or '43 × 28' using the formal column method — setting it out carefully and working through all the steps?

Standards alignment

No external standards are linked to this topic.