Long multiplication is used regularly in daily life. Using the area method breaks the stages into more manageable steps and is less likely to lead to place value errors.

Multiplication using arrays Here is an array. It shows 2 rows of 4 counters. Or 4 counters multiplied by 2. The multiplication sentence is: 4 × 2 = 8 Take a look at the next array.

Using arrays to find the factors of whole numbers between 10 and 100. Identifying the factors of composite numbers and prime numbers. Using multiplication and division facts to visualise and plan ...