Year 2

Multiply using arrays and repeated addition (at least using 2s, 5s, 10s).

Concrete resources and pictorial images

The emphasis in Year 2 is on multiplication as a form of repeated addition.

Arrays are formally introduced in Year 2 and are used to emphasise the commutative nature of multiplication.

A video demonstration of multiplication in Year 2. Click onto the next slide to take you to more examples.

Multiplication

Written Calculation (Abstract)

6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 24

Six multiplied by 4 equals 24

6 x 4 = 24

3+3+3 = 9

3 lots of 3 = 9

3 x 3 = 9

2 + 2 + 2 = 6

3 lots of 2 = 6

3 x 2 = 6

Year 2 National Curriculum Objectives

Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers.

Calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division within the multiplication tables and write them using the multiplication (×), division (÷) and equals (=) signs.

Show that multiplication of two numbers can be done in any order (commutative) and division of one number by another cannot.

Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts.

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