Multiplication Word Problems

National Curriculum Objectives
Mathematics Y2: (2N1) ​​​​​Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables, including recognising odd and even numbers​​
Mathematics Y3: (3C6) R​​​ecall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables​
Mathematics Y4: (4C6a) Recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 × 12
Mathematics Y5: (5C6a) M​​ultiply and divide numbers mentally drawing upon known facts
Mathematics Y6: (6C7a) Multiply multi-digit numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit whole number using the formal written method of long multiplication

Differentiation:

Beginner Simple multiplication ​problems using the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. Aimed at Year 2 Secure/Year 3 Emerging.

Easy Multiplication problems using 2, 5, 10, 3, 4 and 8​ times tables. ​ Aimed at Year 3 Secure/Year 4 Emerging.

Tricky Multiplication problems using all tables up to 12 x 12. Aimed at Year 4 Secure/Year 5 Emerging.

Expert Multiplication of 2-digit numbers by 1-digit​​​ numbers. Aimed at Year 5 Secure/Year 6 Emerging.

Brainbox Mixed multiplication of 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. Aimed at Year 6 Developing.

Genius Multiplication of 2-digit and 3-digit numbers by 2 digit numbers. Aimed at Year 6 Secure.​

Worksheets include answers.

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Multiplication Word Problems - Beginner (Worksheet)

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Multiplication Word Problems - Easy (Worksheet)

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Multiplication Word Problems - Tricky (Worksheet)

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Multiplication Word Problems - Brainbox (Worksheet)

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