MULTIPLICATION
THE GRID METHOD
52 X 38
52 X 38
50 2
30
8
1560
416
1976
1500 60
400 16
52 X 38
50 2
30
8
1976
1500 60
400 16
1900 76
Using some smart thinking and knowing the rules of arithmetic, a
bright child might do this-
52 x 38
(50 x 38) + (2 x 38)
(50 + 2) x 38
(100 x 19) + 76
1900 + 76 = 1976
A common approach taught in KS2 is to start with the most significant
number first.
52
38 x
1500
400
60
16
1976
30 x 50
8 x 50
30 x 2
8 x 2
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