Estimate and multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using expanded and short multiplication
I can use expanded and short multiplication to multiply 2-digit by 1-digit numbers.
Estimate and multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using expanded and short multiplication
I can use expanded and short multiplication to multiply 2-digit by 1-digit numbers.
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Lesson details
Key learning points
- Use times tables and place value to estimate the product of a 2-digit by a 1-digit multiplication.
- Use expanded short multiplication to multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number.
- Use short multiplication to multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number.
Keywords
Estimation - To find a value that is close enough to the right answer, usually with some thought or calculation involved is known as estimation.
Common misconception
Pupils may find it difficult to identify the multiples of 10 a number is between when estimating.
Provide a number line and continue to use stem sentences to support pupils in their thinking.
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Estimate and multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using expanded and short multiplication, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs...
To help you plan your year 5 maths lesson on: Estimate and multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number using expanded and short multiplication, download all teaching resources for free and adapt to suit your pupils' needs.
The starter quiz will activate and check your pupils' prior knowledge, with versions available both with and without answers in PDF format.
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The assessment exit quiz will test your pupils' understanding of the key learning points.
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