Mathematics·Multiplication & Division·procedural
Multiplication as repeated addition (age 6+)
Solve problems involving multiplication and division using arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and known facts
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
- Solve 'There are 5 bags with 2 apples in each. How many apples?' using repeated addition or known fact
- Solve 'Share 15 sweets equally among 3 children' using grouping
- Draw an array to solve a multiplication problem in context
Assessment prompt
If you tell Multiplication as repeated addition (age 6+) 'you have 5 bags with 4 marbles in each — how many altogether?', can they figure it out using objects, a drawing, or mental adding?
Standards alignment
Maths/Y2/MD/4GB · uk-nc-2013
Solve multiplication and division problems
The national curriculum in England: Key stages 1 and 2 framework document · Key Stage 1