NumberKey Stage 3

Short multiplication

Multiply a whole number by one digit.

  • Work from the ones column to the left.
  • Multiply each digit and add any carried amount.
  • Write the ones digit and carry the tens to the next column.

Example 1

Calculate using a written method.

Line up equal place values.

Example 2

Calculate using a written method.

Line up equal place values.

Remember
Use the diagrams to track each step, then check your answer.

Your turn

Question 1

Calculate using a written method.

Check answer

Line up equal place values.

Question 2

Calculate using a written method.

Check answer

Line up equal place values.

Question 3

Calculate using a written method.

Check answer

Line up equal place values.

Question 4

Calculate using a written method.

Check answer

Line up equal place values.

Question 5

Calculate using a written method.

Check answer

Line up equal place values.

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