Multiplication Year 6 Written Multiplication 4-digits x 2-digits. Challenges and Activities

Y6 **LO: To multiply numbers up to 4 digits using a formal written method. **

1. Space Invaders. 2 Self Checking Partner Games.

2. 36 Flip Cards.ThHTOxTO.
These cards pose multiplication questions and have the answers on the back.
They are suitable for lots of self-checking partner games or independent work.
Print Double Sided Back To Back onto Card.
Ideas for use:
a. Work with partner and flip when you both have an answer.
b. Work on own and ask partner to flip & check your answers.
c. Work independently against a timer.
d. Make your own Easy, Hard, and Harder Flip Cards.
e. Sort the cards into Easy, Hard, Harder piles and explain your reasoning.
f. You could edit a couple of cards; giving them the wrong answers and see how long it takes for pupils to spot your “mistakes”.

3. Owl and Pussycat. 2 Self Checking Partner Games.

4. Missing Digits. Differentiated - 4 levels of challenge. 6 problems at each level. With answers.

5. Multiplication Pyramids. 6 Pyramids with answers.

6. Monster Mash. 2 Self Checking Partner Games. May be better enlarged to A3.

7. Shopping Challenge. Written Multiplication word problems. Differentiated - 3 levels of challenge. One page plus answers.