Maths Area
Grid Method for Multiplication
Learn how to use the grid method to multiply numbers with several digits, by partitioning them and setting out each calculation in an organised way using a grid.
Long Multiplication
Once you are confident with short multiplication, this video will help you to multiply numbers by numbers with more than one digit using the long multiplication method.
Short multiplication
Learn how to multiply numbers by a single digit, including multiplying numbers with decimals.
Short Division
Watch this video to learn how to divide a large number by a single digit number.
Division by chunking 2
Learn how to use the long division method called chunking to divide numbers by subtracting 'chunks' at a time.
Division by Chunking
Learn how to divide larger numbers using a method of long division called 'chunking'. This method is great because it lets you divide a number using multiplication facts that you know well.
Dividing by grouping on a number line
This video will show you a method to help you divide larger numbers by finding easy groups that fit into it. It helps with understanding how to divide in your head and with more formal methods you will learn later on.
Finding the difference by counting on
This video shows you how to find the difference between two numbers by counting up in manageable steps. This is a very useful method which supports mental calculation, and particularly for working out change, and finding the difference between two times.
Column subtraction
Column Addition
Learn how to use column addition to add numbers.