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MathematicsMultiplication & Divisionusually ages 9–10

Long multiplication

Multiply a whole number of up to four digits by a one-digit number, and multiply two two-digit numbers, using formal written methods including long multiplication; illustrate with area models

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Can your child work out something like '2,346 × 7' or '43 × 28' using the formal column method — setting it out carefully and working through all the steps?

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Builds on
Written Multiplicationages 8–92/3-digit × 1-digit written method is prerequisite to 4-digit × 1-digit and 2-digit × 2-digit
Area and the distributive propertyages 8–9Area models for distributive property support understanding long multiplication layout
Long multiplicationthis skill · ages 9–10
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Division with remaindersages 9–10Must have formal multiplication method before solving multi-step problems
Long multiplication (age 10+)ages 10–11Long multiplication 4×2 extends Y5 multiplication up to 4×1 and 2×2
Fractions on a number line (age 9+)ages 9–10Long multiplication with area models connects situations to visual and symbolic representations

solid = must come firstdashed = helps

Curriculum alignment

Candidate matches to official curriculum codes — machine-suggested, unreviewed (v0.1).

Show candidate curriculum codes · 3 ACARA · 2 NSW · 3 VIC

Australian Curriculum v9 candidate

AC9M3N04high confidenceYear 3 · Number

multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers, representing problems using number sentences, diagrams and arrays, and using a variety of calculation strategies

AC9M5N06high confidenceYear 5 · Number

solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies and using digital tools where appropriate; check the reasonableness of answers

AC9M4A02high confidenceYear 4 · Algebra

recall and demonstrate proficiency with multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and related division facts; extend and apply facts to develop efficient mental strategies for computation with larger numbers without a calculator

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA3-MR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 3
MA2-AR-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M3N05high confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · Number strand
VC2M4A02high confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Algebra strand
VC2M5N06high confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand

These are candidate alignments generated by semantic matching — machine-suggested and unreviewed (v0.1), not official or verified mappings. For official curriculum content see australiancurriculum.edu.au, curriculum.nsw.edu.au and f10.vcaa.vic.edu.au. Don’t rely on them for registration or compliance purposes.

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Arrays for multiplication (age 9+)ages 9–10 Division with remaindersages 9–10 Factors, multiples, and primesages 9–11 Factors, multiples, and primes (age 9+)ages 9–10

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