This worksheet encourages learners to think about the mental processes and methods that can aid them when operating with numbers and is a great extension task when doubling and halving or practising methods for multiplying a two digit number by a single digit.
In this case, pupils will discover equivalent multiplication calculations such as 24 x 14 = 48 x 7. Pupils will use this fact in order to make multiplying two 2 digit numbers together simpler. Your learners will also be challenged to consider when this method is and is not helpful.
