Maths
L.I – We are learning to use formal methods to lay out multiplication sums involving 2 digits x 2 digits and 3 digits x 2 digits.
Maths Starter –
Try the following sums using the grid method (Link to video for revision)
a) 34 x 21 b) 65 x43 c) 145 x 16 d) 278 x 34
Today we are going to be learning about using the formal method for multiplying numbers by 2 digits. Some of your parents may remember this at school as long multiplication.
Watch the video link below up to 3:27m.
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Try the following multiplication sums using the formal method.
a) 32×17 b) 52×23 c) 37x 25 d) 82×36
Check your answers for each one using the grid method.
2. A ticket to the theme park costs £26 and a class of 31 children want to go for a school trip. How much will it cost altogether? (Use the formal method or grid method to calculate).
