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.

Find the total: 4 equal groups of 2.

  • 8
  • 10
  • 6

Answer: 8. 4 groups of 2 is 4 × 2 = 8.

ProCompare and infer.

Start at 20 and make 2 jumps of 10 along the number line. Which number do you land on?

  • 20
  • 30
  • 50
  • 40

Answer: 40. Start at 20, then + 10 + 10 = 40.

GuruMulti-step reasoning.

Find missing number: ___ + 17 = 35.

  • 18
  • 17
  • 19
  • 52

Answer: 18. Use inverse: 35 − 17 = 18.

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