Year 6: Four Operations: Lesson 3 – Multiply 4-digits by 2-digits

Year 6: Four Operations: Lesson 3 – Multiply 4-Digits by 2-Digits Empower your Year 6 pupils to build fluency and confidence with long multiplication through this curriculum-aligned lesson. Designed for mastering the formal written method—multiplying four-digit numbers by two-digit numbers—this resource reinforces a crucial skill outlined in the Year 6 National Curriculum. Pupils practise the structured long multiplication algorithm, reinforce place-value understanding, and apply their skills across varied, real-world calculation scenarios. Learners will: Set up and complete long multiplication using the formal written method. Strengthen procedural accuracy and place-value fluency in multi-digit calculations. Apply multiplication in a range of structured and contextual problems. Develop confidence and competence with multi-step arithmetic. Perfect for independent practice, small-group reinforcement, or whole-class instruction—this resource equips pupils with a reliable, efficient method for multiplying large numbers with precision.