Year 5 Multiplication Strategies

Year 5 Multiplication Strategies Booklet (AC9M5N06)

Support your child to confidently solve multiplication problems using flexible, effective strategies at home.

This booklet has been designed for DIY tutoring, helping parents guide their child through multiplication of larger numbers using a variety of approaches — not just the standard algorithm.

Students will learn how to:
• Use doubling, factor and partitioning strategies to simplify calculations
• Apply the standard written method with regrouping
• Choose the most efficient strategy for each problem
• Estimate and check if their answers are reasonable
• Explain their mathematical thinking clearly

Perfect for short, focused learning sessions, this resource builds both confidence and understanding — so your child isn’t just getting answers, but actually understanding how and why maths works.

No teaching experience needed — this booklet supports you every step of the way.