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Whilst the 2014 curriculum emphasises formal written methods, informal methods remain a useful stepping stone to help reinforce pupils' understanding. In this video we'll look at how the grid method can help pupils understand the process of multiplying two digit numbers by one digit numbers.
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This video demonstrates how to teach the grid method for multiplication of two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers.
In this Maths in Minutes video, educators are introduced to the grid method for multiplication of two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers. Despite the emphasis on formal written methods in the 2014 curriculum, informal methods like the grid method can serve as a useful stepping stone to reinforce students' understanding of multiplication. By using the grid method, students can grasp the process of multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers in a visual and structured way. This video provides educators with a practical approach to teaching multiplication using the grid method, helping students build a strong foundation in mathematical concepts.
00:10 How can the grid method aid in understanding the process of multiplying two-digit numbers by one-digit numbers?
00:16 Why is it beneficial to use informal methods like the grid method to reinforce students' understanding of multiplication?