Bring multiplication to life with Multiple Multiplication! — a fun, practical maths game that helps children understand and visualise multiplying 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers using place value counters. Perfect for building fluency, reasoning, and confidence before moving to formal written methods.
✅ Printable Multiple Multiplication! sheet
✅ Full set of game instructions
✅ Ideas for variations and challenges
Builds understanding of multiplication as repeated addition
Strengthens place value and partitioning skills
Supports the transition from concrete to abstract calculation
Encourages mathematical reasoning and explanation
Meets Year 4 and Year 5 National Curriculum objectives for multiplication
This low-prep, high-impact activity makes multiplying by one-digit numbers visual and meaningful. It’s ideal for small-group teaching, independent practice, or at-home learning — helping children see how and why multiplication works.
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