Multiplication (Year 5)
Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 5 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is 7 × 8?
- 56
- 63
- 49
- 15
Answer: 56. 7 × 8 means 8 groups of 7: 7 × 8 = 56.
ProCompare and infer.
What is 8 × 7?
- 64
- 56
- 48
- 15
Answer: 56. 8 × 7 means 7 groups of 8: 8 × 7 = 56.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
A pupil writes: 6 ÷ (3 × 2) = 1. Find the mistake.
- No mistake — 3 × 2 = 6, and 6 ÷ 6 = 1. The pupil is correct.
- Should be 4.
- Should be 9.
- Should be 12.
Answer: No mistake — 3 × 2 = 6, and 6 ÷ 6 = 1. The pupil is correct.. Brackets first: 3 × 2 = 6. 6 ÷ 6 = 1.
Related skills
Frequently asked questions
- What is multiplication?
- Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.
- How can my child practise multiplication at home?
- Work through the examples below, then start a free adaptive session. Northstar adjusts the difficulty automatically and tracks mastery over time.
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