KS2 Primary Maths Age 9-13 - Calculations: Written Multiplication - Explained

The video tutorial explains a multiplication process using the example of multiplying 418 by 48. It begins by breaking down the multiplication into smaller steps, first multiplying by 6 and then by 40, emphasizing the importance of aligning digits correctly. The tutorial also highlights the significance of placing a zero when multiplying by tens to ensure method marks are awarded. Finally, it demonstrates the addition of partial results to arrive at the final answer, 19228, and explains the marking scheme, which includes points for the correct method and final answer, allowing for one arithmetic error.

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