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Two-Digit Multiplication

Grade 5 · Stretch challenge · 10 questions · Version PG-JMX2L8-1JS8

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

50 x 9 =

2.

48 x 5 =

3.

44 x 4 =

4.

62 x 5 =

5.

52 x 11 =

6.

56 x 8 =

7.

30 x 10 =

8.

82 x 3 =

9.

38 x 6 =

10.

61 x 9 =

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 10
  1. 50 x 9 =450
  2. 48 x 5 =240
  3. 44 x 4 =176
  4. 62 x 5 =310
  5. 52 x 11 =572
  6. 56 x 8 =448
  7. 30 x 10 =300
  8. 82 x 3 =246
  9. 38 x 6 =228
  10. 61 x 9 =549

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.