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Multiplication Word problems - Grid method - Year 4

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In the grid method, your child will partition (break apart) each number that is going to be multiplied. In this example, they partition each number into tens and ones – 65 is partitioned into 60 and 5, and 74 into 70 and 4. They will then find the product of each pair of numbers before adding all the values together:

70 × 60 = 4200 70 × 5 = 350 4 × 60 = 240 4 × 5 = 20   4200 + 350 + 240 + 20 = 4810

Your child will also be expected to use formal written methods like short multiplication. By practising lots of different ways of multiplying numbers, you help your child to gain confidence and flexibility in their thinking. This will let them pick the best method for any given situation.

3. Play the 1 to 21 game

You can help your child practise all four operations at home by playing the 1 to 21 game.

Ask them to roll a dice five times and record each number shown on the dice on a piece of paper. For example, 1, 4, 3, 5, 3. They then need to find a way to reach an answer of 1 using any operations (addition, subtraction, multiplication, and/or division) on the numbers.

Your child can only use each number once and they have to use at least two numbers in each calculation. For example, we could get the answer of 1 by calculating 3 ÷ 3, 5 – 4, 4 – 3, and so on. Then ask your child to find a calculation with the answer of 2 using any operation, then an answer of 3 and so on until they reach 21.

You could make this game even more challenging by saying that they have to use at least three, four, or even all five numbers to make it really tricky! Print out our activity sheet to have a go:

Activity: One to twenty-one

Find ways to make all the numbers 1 to 21.

4. Talk about factors and multiples

Try to help your child identify these and use these words when they talk about multiplication and division:

• Factors – a whole number that can be multiplied by another whole number to make a particular third whole number. For example, 1, 2, 3, 6, 9, and 18 are all factors of 18.
• Factor pairs – these are pairs of numbers that make up other numbers when multiplied together. For example, 6 and 3 are a factor pair of 18. Another factor pair of 18 is 9 and 2.
• Common factors – Common factors are the factors that are common to two numbers. For example, the factors of 12 are 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, and 12. The factors of 8 are 1, 2, 4, and 8. So, the common factors of 12 and 8 are 1, 2, and 4.
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Multiplication Word Problems 4th Grade

Welcome to our Multiplication Word Problems for 4th Grade. Here you will find our range of printable multiplication problems which will help your child apply and practice their multiplication and times tables skills to solve a range of 'real life' problems at a 4th grade level.

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Multiplication word problems, 4th grade multiplication problems.

Here you will find a range of problem solving worksheets involving multiplication.

Each sheet involves solving a range of written multiplication problems.

There are 3 levels of difficulty for each worksheet below: A,B and C.

Worksheet A is the easiest level, suitable for children at the beginning of their grade.

Worksheet B is a medium level worksheets for children who are working at the expected level in their grade.

Worksheet C is set at a harder level, suitable for children who are more able mathematicians.

The problems in each worksheet are similar in wording, but the numbers involved become trickier as the level gets harder.

To encourage careful checking and thinking skills, each sheet includes one 'trick' question which is not a multiplication problem. Children need to spot this word problem, and work out which operation they need to solve it.

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4th Grade Multiplication Word Problem Sheets

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Multiplication Word Problems Walkthrough Video

This short video walkthrough shows several problems from our Multiplication Problems Worksheet 4.3A being solved and has been produced by the West Explains Best math channel.

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Year 4 – Multiplication and Division

Welcome to Year 4 Multiplication and Division at Primary Maths Hub. Here you will find a growing library of outstanding resources and activities to support multiplication and division lessons in Year 4 and at home.  

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 Short Multiplication

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Short Multiplication –  3 Digit by 1 Digit –  5 Times Table

Short Multiplication –  3 Digit by 1 Digit –  6 Times Table

Short Multiplication –  3 Digit by 1 Digit –  7 Times Table

Short Multiplication –  3 Digit by 1 Digit –  8 Times Table

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Faded Scaffolding Strips –  Short Division –  3 Times Table

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Faded Scaffolding Strips –  Short Division –  5 Times Table

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Faded Scaffolding Strips –  Short Division –  7 Times Table

Faded Scaffolding Strips –  Short Division –  8 Times Table

Faded Scaffolding Strips –  Short Division –  9 Times Table

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Year 4 | Solving Multiplication Word Problems Worksheets

These Year 4 worksheets on solving multiplication word problems present a set of challenges for children to tackle. The word problems involve multiplication, and children are encouraged to employ both short multiplication and formal written methods such as column multiplication. They need to showcase their working in the provided space.

This worksheet is designed to prompt pupils to recognise the practical application of multiplication when addressing word problems. Moreover, it serves as a valuable opportunity for them to refine their multiplication skills by using various written methods.

Our Year 4 multiplication and division worksheets are aligned with the KS2 primary national curriculum and can be combined with your ideas for learning activities, differentiation, homework and lesson plans.

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