Max Maths, Year 4, Try it, Multiplying 2-digit numbers without regrouping

In a practical exercise aimed at Year 4 students, the task is to understand and apply the concept of multiplying 2-digit numbers without the need for regrouping. The first activity invites pupils to find the product of 3 multiplied by 13 using counting blocks as a visual aid. The blocks are categorised into tens and ones, helping students to visualise the multiplication process and arrive at the correct answer by grouping the blocks accordingly.

The second part of the exercise involves using the column method to multiply numbers. Students are presented with pairs of numbers such as 11 times 2 and 31 times 3, and they are encouraged to write down the calculation in columns to systematically work out the answers. Further practice is provided with additional multiplication problems, including 12 times 4, 32 times 3, 40 times 2, and 11 times 8, to reinforce the method and ensure understanding. These exercises are designed to build confidence in basic multiplication without the complexity of carrying over numbers, and students can find more exercises for additional practice on workbook pages 60 to 64.