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: 2 equal groups of 5.
- 10
- 5
- 7
- 15
Answer: 10. 2 groups of 5 is 2 × 5 = 10.
ProCompare and infer.
Bridge back through 10: 32 − 5 = ?
- 27
- 28
- 26
- 37
Answer: 27. Bridge back: 32 − 2 = 30, then − 3.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Why does 25 + 25 = 50?
- Double 25 — two equal groups of 25.
- Just memorise.
- 25 is half of 50.
- Magic.
Answer: Double 25 — two equal groups of 25.. Doubling.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is multiplication?
- Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.
- How can my child practise multiplication at home?
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