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Practising the Grid Method for Short Multiplication WORKSHEET

Suitable for Year groups: Year 5
Learning objective: Use a written method to multiply numbers up to four digits by a single digit.

Practising the Grid Method for Short Multiplication WORKSHEET DESCRIPTION

This worksheet provides ample practice in multiplying up to four digits by a single digit using the column method.

The worksheet begins with the column method already set out for your students and builds from multiplying two-digit numbers, then three and up to four-digit numbers by a single digit.

In the second section, students will set the column method up for themselves in order to answer another ten questions.

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

Frequently Asked Questions

The grid method is a structured written approach that breaks down multiplication into manageable steps, making it particularly effective for Year 5 pupils tackling larger numbers. It provides a clear visual framework that helps students systematically work through multiplying numbers up to four digits by a single digit without becoming overwhelmed by the size of the calculation.