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Multiplying by Tens

Multiply one-digit whole numbers by multiples of 10 in the range 10–90 using strategies based on place value and properties of operations

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Can your child quickly work out '7 × 40' or '6 × 80' by first doing the single-digit multiplication and then placing the zero — getting 280 and 480?

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Builds on
Fluent multiplication and division factsages 8–9Multiplying by multiples of 10 requires single-digit fluency
The three digits of a three-digit numberages 7–8Place-value understanding supports reasoning about tens
Multiplying by Tensthis skill · ages 8–9
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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

AC9M4N05high confidenceYear 4 · Number

solve problems involving multiplying or dividing natural numbers by multiples and powers of 10 without a calculator, using the multiplicative relationship between the place value of digits

AC9M2N05high confidenceYear 2 · Number

multiply and divide by one-digit numbers using repeated addition, equal grouping, arrays, and partitioning to support a variety of calculation strategies

AC9M5N06medium 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

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

MA2-RN-01high confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 2
MA1-RWN-01medium confidenceMathematics K-10 · Stage 1

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M4N05high confidenceMathematics · Level 4 · Number strand
VC2M5N06medium confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M2N05medium confidenceMathematics · Level 2 · 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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