Learning Map

Written Multiplication

Multiply two-digit and three-digit numbers by a one-digit number using formal written layout

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Can your child work out '347 × 6' by setting it out formally in a column — multiplying each digit separately and carrying where needed?

Where this sits on the map

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Builds on
Written Multiplication & Divisionages 7–8Formal short multiplication extends Y3 written multiplication
All times tables to 12×12ages 8–9Written multiplication requires fluent table facts
Written Multiplicationthis skill · ages 8–9
Unlocks
Multiply & Add Problemsages 8–9Problems require formal written multiplication skills
Long multiplicationages 9–102/3-digit × 1-digit written method is prerequisite to 4-digit × 1-digit and 2-digit × 2-digit

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

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

NSW syllabus codes & stages only

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

Victorian Curriculum 2.0 codes & levels only

VC2M5N06high confidenceMathematics · Level 5 · Number strand
VC2M3N05high confidenceMathematics · Level 3 · 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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