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
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.