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Multiplication and Division (Year 5)
The best method of multiplying 67 by 50 is to multiply by 100 then halve.

Multiplication and Division (Year 5)

Multiplication and division Year 5 extends skills further. Pupils work with larger numbers, solve problems with remainders, and apply knowledge to fractions, measures, and real-life contexts.

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Fascinating Fact:

Bacteria multiply very quickly, as one cell can divide into two, then four, then eight, so in a few hours there can be millions.

In KS2 Maths, Year 5 multiplication and division focuses on efficient strategies. Pupils practise long multiplication, division with remainders, and solving multi-step word problems using real-life examples.

  • Product: The answer to a multiplication calculation.
  • Remainder: The amount left over after division when numbers do not divide exactly.
  • Long Multiplication: A method for multiplying larger numbers step by step.
What should Year 5 know in multiplication and division?

By Year 5, pupils should be confident with all times tables, use long multiplication, and divide numbers up to four digits, including with remainders.

How do you explain remainders in Year 5 maths?

Remainders are what is left after division when the number cannot be split equally. For example, 14 ÷ 4 = 3 remainder 2.

Why is long multiplication important in Year 5?

Long multiplication helps pupils multiply large numbers accurately. It prepares them for more complex problems in fractions, percentages, and algebra later on.

1 .
Which strategy would be best to multiply 79 by 21?
Multiply by 10 then subtract 79
Multiply by 20 then add 79
Multiply by 10 then add 79
Multiply by 20 then subtract 79
To simplify it further you could multiply 79 by 2, then by 10 and finally add 79
2 .
How can one twentieth be calculated?
Find one tenth and halve
Find one fifth and double
Find one tenth and double
Find one fifth and halve
One twentieth is half of one tenth
3 .
22 ÷ 4 = 5 r 2. What fraction is the remainder 2?
Half
Quarter
Third
Eighth
The remainder can be expressed as 2?4 or 1?2
4 .
What is the best method of multiplying 67 by 50?
Multiply by 100 then halve
Multiply by 100 then double
Multiply by 5 then multiply by 10
Divide by 100 then double
100 and 2 are easier numbers to multiply and divide than 50 is
5 .
How do we find a third of a number?
Multiply it by 3
Divide it by 6
Multiply it by 6
Divide it by 3
A third means the same as ÷ 3
6 .
Which gives the answer 43?
3 + (5 x 8) =
(3 + 5) x 8 =
3 + 5 x 8 =
(3 + 8) x 5 =
The calculation in the brackets is always done first
7 .
Which of these methods would result in finding 16?
Half one third
Half one quarter
Double one quarter
Double one third
A sixth is half a third
8 .
On a calculator the answer to a division is 7.2. How is this interpreted in money?
£72
£7.2
£7.20
£0.72
720p is the same as £7.20
9 .
Which strategy would be best to multiply 42 by 16?
Multiply by 8 then double
Multiply by 4 then double
Divide by 2 then multiply by 8
Divide by 8 then double
If a number in a problem is difficult to work with then try to break it down into easier to deal with numbers
10 .
What is the best method of multiplying 58 by 9?
Multiply by 10 then add 58
Multiply by 5 then add 58
Multiply by 10 then subtract 58
Multiply by 5 then subtract 58
10 is a much easier number to multiply than 9 is
You can find more about this topic by visiting BBC Bitesize - Multiplying and dividing

Author:  Amanda Swift (Primary School Teacher & Educational Content Developer)

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