Multiplication (Year 2)

Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.

The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.

Worked examples

RookieRead and interpret directly.

What is 23 + 5?

  • 28
  • 27
  • 29
  • 73

Answer: 28. Add ones to ones.

ProCompare and infer.

Bridge through 10: 27 + 5 = ?

  • 32
  • 31
  • 33
  • 22

Answer: 32. Bridge: 27 + 3 = 30, then + 2.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

This array has 4 rows of 5 dots. How many more dots are needed to make 22 altogether?

  • 22
  • 2
  • 20
  • 3

Answer: 2. The array has 4 × 5 = 20 dots. To reach 22: 22 − 20 = 2 more.

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Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.
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