Do your children need an extra challenge when it comes to multiplication? If so, this Year 5 Multiply a 2-Digit Number by a 2-Digit Number Discussion Problem is ideal! It includes two open-ended questions for pupils to investigate possible answers.The first involves a partially completed calculation and selecting which digit cards could be used to complete it. The second is a game that is played in pairs using dice to generate numbers to calculate.
An example answer page is provided to support discussion and to assist pupils in finding an alternative solution.