Multiply Using the Grid Method

In this worksheet, students will practise multiplication, with two numbers of up to three-digits, using the grid method.

Key stage: KS 4

Year: GCSE

GCSE Subjects: Maths

GCSE Boards: Pearson Edexcel, OCR, Eduqas, AQA,

Curriculum topic: Number, Number Operations and Integers

Curriculum subtopic: Structure and Calculation Calculations with Integers

Difficulty level:

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Worksheet Overview

There are a number of methods for multiplying two numbers together.

One that is very popular (even if it's a bit slower than other methods) is the grid method.

e.g. Calculate 36 x 25.

Step 1: Split the numbers up. -> 36 = 30 + 6 and 25 = 20 + 5

Step 2: Create a grid and put the numbers around the outside.

	30	6
20
5

Step 3: For each of the spaces in the grid, multiply the number on the top by the number on the left side.

	30	6
20	600	120
5	150	30

Step 4: Add all these numbers together.

600

+ 120

+ 150

+ 30

900

Before you start this activity, make sure you have a pen and paper handy so that you can create your own grids as we go.

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