It is important that children develop mental recall of multiplication tables and associated division facts. By Year 2 they should know by heart facts for the 2 and 10 multiplication tables. By Year 3 they should know by heart facts for the 2,5 and 10 multiplication tables. By Year 4 they should know by heart facts for the 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 multiplication tables.
Leading to the chunking method- the child uses existing knowledge to complete the calculation.
Leading to:
All calculations progressing to larger numbers and decimals.
N.B. If at any time a child is making repeated mistakes or does not understand, go back to the previous stage. The structural approach is to ensure understanding. If you are not clear, please ask your child's teacher.
