Mathematics

CURRICULUM FOCUS

We are learning to use multiplication to solve 2 x 1 digit problems. 

VOCABULARY

Multiplication: the repeated addition of groups of equal sizes.

ACTIVITIES YOU CAN DO AT HOME TO SUPPORT YOUR CHILD'S LEARNING

Lewis is heading on holiday at the end of the month, he finds a hotel for $45 per night and is planning to stay for 4 nights. How much does he spend on the holiday? 

Can solve this problem using a range of different strategies?

Once you have solved it, can you write your own problems where 2 digit numbers are being multiplied by 1 digit?