Multiplying 2-Digits by 1-Digit - Worksheet

The "Multiplying 2-Digits by 1-Digit" worksheet is a comprehensive resource for reinforcing multiplication skills in young learners. It includes a variety of exercises that require students to use base 10 to solve multiplication problems, match calculations with place value counters, and apply their knowledge to real-world scenarios. For instance, one question challenges students to calculate the total number of melon slices from five melons if one melon is cut into 14 slices. Another question involves determining the total number of grapes in three bunches, each containing 29 grapes. The worksheet also encourages students to identify and correct mistakes in given calculations, enhancing their problem-solving abilities.

Further tasks on the worksheet include word problems that integrate multiplication into everyday contexts. One such problem asks students to calculate the total number of coins Jess has after putting 68 coins in each of her three piggy banks. Another scenario involves Mrs May, who receives 42 letters each month, and students must work out the total number of letters she receives over six months. Additionally, the worksheet provides exercises where students must select the correct number cards to complete a multiplication equation that results in a given product. The variety of activities helps to build a strong foundation in multiplication, critical thinking, and the practical application of mathematics.