Multiplication and Division (2) - Multiply 2-digits by 1-digit - Starter

In a series of engaging mathematical challenges designed for Year 5 students during the Spring Term's first week, the "Fluent in Four" revision exercises aim to bolster pupils' proficiency in both multiplication and division. The activities include a variety of problems that require students to apply their numerical skills in different contexts. One task prompts learners to calculate the sum of a large number by breaking it down into thousands, tens, and ones, then adding additional hundreds and ones to find the total. For example, students are tasked with adding 3,891 to 4,876, reinforcing their understanding of place value and addition.

Another exercise focuses on real-world application, asking students to determine the number of children on a train given that a certain fraction of the 800 passengers are children. This problem not only tests their ability to work with fractions but also to apply this knowledge to solve practical questions. Additionally, the worksheet includes challenges that involve finding missing digits in a number sentence and identifying prime and square numbers within specific constraints, such as subtracting to find a 2-digit prime number or a 1-digit prime number. These exercises are structured to enhance the students' arithmetic skills and their ability to reason mathematically.