Multiply whole numbers
- Partition one number.
- Multiply each part.
- Add the partial products.
Answer: 32 × 5 = 160
🔢 Number
Multiplication
Learn multiplication with a GCSE-style explanation, help guide, worked example, practice question and flashcards.
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1. Explanation
Key idea
- Multiplication is part of number and appears often in KS3–GCSE maths.
- Multiplication is repeated addition or scaling.
- Use the worked model, help guide, interactive question and flashcards to practise multiplication until the steps feel automatic.
Real-life examples
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2. Visual
Multiplication learning map
Understand the key idea → follow the help guide → practise a question → check your method → build speed with flashcards.
3. Help guide
How to tackle Multiplication
- Learn the rule: Multiplication is repeated addition or scaling.
- Worked model: Partition one number. Multiply each part. Add the partial products.
- Try the interactive question without looking at the answer first.
- Use the flashcards to test the rule, the method and a common check.
4. Worked examples
Step-by-step working
5. Interactive questions
Try it yourself
Calculate 24 × 6.
6. Flashcards
Master quick recall
Flip each card, then choose whether you know it or need more practice.
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FrontRule for Multiplication
BackMultiplication is repeated addition or scaling.
FrontExample answer: Calculate 24 × 6.
Back20 × 6 = 120 and 4 × 6 = 24, so total = 144.
FrontCommon check for Multiplication
BackCheck units/notation, compare with an estimate, and make sure the answer matches the question.
7. Finish
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