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Two-Digit Multiplication

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-10EQWSK-1JS8

Four children and a teacher collaborate with blocks, patterns, and a notebook.
1.

87 x 2 =

2.

79 x 4 =

3.

69 x 2 =

4.

35 x 7 =

5.

53 x 5 =

6.

28 x 11 =

7.

68 x 2 =

8.

27 x 3 =

9.

89 x 7 =

10.

17 x 3 =

Answers and teaching notes

Use the answers to check the work after the learner finishes. For writing prompts, the guide describes what a strong response should include.

Show answers for version 1
  1. 87 x 2 =174
  2. 79 x 4 =316
  3. 69 x 2 =138
  4. 35 x 7 =245
  5. 53 x 5 =265
  6. 28 x 11 =308
  7. 68 x 2 =136
  8. 27 x 3 =81
  9. 89 x 7 =623
  10. 17 x 3 =51

Worked example

24 x 36 = 864. Add 24 x 30 and 24 x 6.

Common mistake

Forgetting the zero place holder in the tens partial product.

Helpful hint

Multiply by ones, then tens, then add the partial products.