Here is the progression which I suggest for learning to multiply numbers:
- Learn your number facts. I would suggest this order 1 x, 0x, 10x, 5x, 2x, 3x, 4x, 8x, 6x, 7x then 9x
- Learn the division facts at the same time
- Use a number line to solve
- Use a grid method to solve
- Use an expanded column method
- Use a compact column method
- Use a compact column method, using decimal number