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Halving and Doubling to Aid Multiplication of Two 2 Digit Numbers WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 3, Year 4
Learning objective: Solve problems involving multiplication and division. Using mental or formal written methods to multiply two digit numbers by single digits.

Halving and Doubling to Aid Multiplication of Two 2 Digit Numbers WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

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.

All worksheets are created by the team of experienced teachers at Cazoom Maths.

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This worksheet is designed for Year 3 and Year 4 pupils who are developing their multiplication skills. At this stage, children are building confidence with mental strategies and beginning to work with more complex calculations involving two-digit numbers.