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The best way to multiply 93 by 101 is to multiply it by 100 and then add 93.

Multiplication and Division (Year 6)

Multiplication and division Year 6 prepares pupils for secondary school. They practise long division, multi-digit multiplication, and apply these skills to fractions, percentages, and problem solving.

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Fascinating Fact:

Bees use division when building honeycombs because hexagons divide space perfectly without leaving gaps.

In KS2 Maths, Year 6 multiplication and division focuses on efficient written methods, solving problems with large numbers, and applying calculations to real-life contexts like measures and fractions.

  • Long Division: A step-by-step method used to divide large numbers.
  • Prime Number: A number greater than 1 with only two factors: itself and 1.
  • Multiple: The result of multiplying a number by an integer.
What should Year 6 know about multiplication and division?

By Year 6, pupils should be able to use long division, multiply multi-digit numbers, and solve word problems involving fractions, percentages, and ratios.

How do you do long division in Year 6?

Long division breaks down large division problems into smaller steps: divide, multiply, subtract, bring down, and repeat until the answer is complete.

Why is multiplication and division important in Year 6?

These skills prepare pupils for secondary maths. They are used in fractions, algebra, percentages, and real-life problem solving such as money and measurement.

1 .
5.87 x 100 = ?
587
5,870
0.587
0.0587
To multiply a number by 100 move the digits 2 places to the left
2 .
Which strategy would be best to multiply 53 by 25?
Multiply by 100 then double
Multiply by 4 then 100
Multiply by 100 then divide by 4
Divide by 4 then double
Just as 0.25 is 1?4 of 1, 25 is 1?4 of 100
3 .
What is the best method of multiplying 72 by 15?
Multiply by 10 then halve
Multiply by 10, halve the result, then add the two parts together
Multiply by 10, divide by 5, then add the two numbers
Divide by 10 then double
72 x 10 = 720; half of 720 = 360, so 720 + 360 = 1,080
4 .
Which of these methods would result in finding 112?
Half one third twice
Half one quarter twice
Double one quarter twice
Double one sixth
e.g. 1?12 of 66. One third is 22, half of 22 is 11, half of 11 is 5.5
5 .
Which strategy would be best to multiply 93 by 101?
Multiply by 10 then add 93
Multiply by 100 then add 93
Multiply by 100 then subtract 93
Multiply by 10 then subtract 93
You can use this strategy for other numbers over 100, for example to multiply a number by 107 multiply by 100 and also by 7 then add the 2 results together
6 .
On a calculator the answer to a division question is 5.25. What fraction is the remainder?
Half
Quarter
Third
Eighth
0.25 is the decimal equivalent of 1?4
7 .
How could we find an eighth of a number?
Multiply it by 4
Multiply it by 8
Divide it by 8
Divide it by 4
An eighth of a number is the same as saying divide it by 8
8 .
2.43 x 10 = ?
2.430
24.3
243
0.243
To multiply a number by 10 move the digits 1 place to the left
9 .
Which gives the answer 91?
(6 + 5) x (8 - 3) + 6 =
(6 + 5 x 8) - (3 + 6) =
6 + 5 x (8 - 3) + 6 =
(6 + 5) x 8 - 3 + 6 =
Work out the calculations in brackets first
10 .
What is the best method of multiplying 81 by 99?
Multiply by 100 then subtract 81
Multiply by 10 then add 81
Multiply by 100 then add 81
Multiply by 10 then subtract 81
Multiplying by 100 is much easier than multiplying by 99
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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