Strengthen your pupils’ written calculation skills with this Year 6 long multiplication worksheet, which provides a clear and purposeful way to practise multiplying multi-digit numbers. Each problem is set out with a blank space beneath, giving children room to apply the long multiplication method step by step. The questions vary in difficulty, starting with 3-digit by 2-digit calculations and progressing to 4-digit numbers multiplied by other multi-digit values. This KS2 worksheet is ideal for reinforcing the standard algorithm and building accuracy, efficiency and confidence in formal written methods.
Key Curriculum Focus
This KS2 calculation worksheet aligns with the national curriculum by supporting:
- Multiplying multi-digit numbers up to 4 digits by a two-digit whole number using the formal written method
- Applying place value understanding and written strategies to solve problems
- Developing fluency and accuracy in formal multiplication procedures
The Year 6 long multiplication worksheet gives learners repeated opportunities to practise a key written method, helping them spot patterns and improve their efficiency over time. With space to show all working, children are encouraged to follow the full process and check for calculation errors. This resource is beneficial for consolidating methods before moving on to reasoning and multi-step word problems.
Long Multiplication in Year 6 Maths
Long multiplication is used when multiplying larger numbers that cannot be solved mentally. For example, to calculate 645 × 24, children multiply each digit of the bottom number by each digit of the top number in parts, before adding the partial products. In Year 6, pupils are expected to multiply numbers up to 4 digits using the formal written method and apply their skills to word problems and mathematical reasoning. Mastery of this technique supports their confidence in upper KS2 arithmetic and prepares them for secondary-level maths.
Activity Idea: Multiplication Check and Challenge
Write a few completed long multiplication problems on the board but include a mistake in each one. Pupils must work in pairs to spot the error, correct it and explain what went wrong. As an extension, ask them to create a long multiplication problem of their own with a hidden error for a partner to solve and review.
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Challenge your children with this Year 6 Mental Calculations Worksheet, where they must apply different operations across a number grid. The task encourages quick thinking with addition, subtraction, multiplication and more. If you’re looking to strengthen mental arithmetic strategies, take a look at our complete set of Year 6 maths worksheets, developed to boost calculation confidence and fluency throughout KS2.
