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2nd Grade Math Worksheets: Multiplication

Grade 2 multiplication worksheets.

These grade 2 multiplication worksheets emphasize early multiplication skills ; in particular recall of the 2, 5 and 10 'times tables', multiplying by whole tens and solving missing factor problems.

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2nd Grade Multiplication Worksheets

Welcome to our 2nd Grade Multiplication Worksheets page. Here you will find links to our collection of free multiplication sheets to help your child learn their multiplication facts to 5x5, and also develop their understanding of times tables and how multiplication relates to addition.

We also have links to our online multiplication zone where you can practice your skills online.

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Multiplication is introduced as a concept around Grade 2.

Unlike addition and subtracting, multiplication is a concept that does not come naturally to many children. Quite a lot of time may need to be dedicated in developing children's understanding of what multiplcation is and how it works. Time spent doing this is time well spent, so that children become more confident with their understanding of multiplication before they continue their journey into the multiplication table and solving multiplication problems.

The multiplication learning in 2nd Grade underpins future learning of the multiplication table, and the standard multiplication algorithm learnt in future grades.

During 2nd grade, children should be learning the following multiplication skills:

• understand what multiplication is and how it works;
• know the multiplication table to 5x5;
• solve simple multiplication problems.

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Multiplication Practice Zone

• Understanding Multiplication
• Multiplication Fact Worksheets
• Times Tables Worksheets
• Multiplication Word Problems
• Multiplication & Times Tables Charts
• Multiplication Games

Here is our online math learning practice zone for multiplication facts.

Using this zone is a great way to test yourself on your facts and see how many you can do in a minute.

Then re-test yourself and see if you can improve your score.

Using this zone, you can:

• choose tables up to 5x5, 10x10 or 12x12 to test yourself on;
• select one or more tables to test yourself on;
• practice multiplying whole numbers by 10 or 100.
• Online Multiplication Practice Zone

Understanding Multiplication Sheets

Using arrays as a model of understanding multiplication.

The following webpages involve using arrays as a model to help to develop an understanding of what multiplication is.

These sheets are particularly useful to visual learners, and those children who like to see how things work visually.

Using the sheets in this section will help your child to:

• understand multiplication as repeated addition;
• know how multiplication relates to adding groups or sets of objects;
• know that multiplication can be done in any order (5x3 is the same as 3x5).

All the sheets in this section will help your child to develop their multiplication understanding.

• Beginning Multiplication Worksheets using Arrays

Using Multiplication as Repeated Addition

The following webpage involve understanding multiplication as repeated addition.

The sheets in this section are more challenging than the array sheets, as they are not based around visual models for support.

• convert a repeated addition to a multiplication calculation.

All the sheets in this section will help your child to develop his or her multiplication understanding.

• How to teach Multiplication using Repeated Addition

Multiplication Facts Learning

Multiplication to 5x5.

The following webpages involve learning multiplication facts to 5x5.

The sheets in this section are for children who already have a solid grounding in what multiplication is and how it works. They involve the skill of adding multiplying numbers to 5x5.

• multiply numbers to 5x5;
• work out times table facts to 5x5 where the total is given but one of the other numbers is missing.

All the multiplication worksheets in this section will help your child to develop their speed and accuracy at multiplying.

• Multiplication Practice Worksheets to 5x5

Multiplication Facts Worksheets Generator

This multiplication facts worksheet generator will create all kinds of different times tables worksheets.

Using this generator will allow you to create multiplication worksheets:

• up to 5x5, 10x10 or 12x12;
• select one, two or a group of times tables to test;
• find missing multiplication facts.
• Multiplication Facts Worksheet Generator

Times Table Worksheets & Resources

The following webpages are all about learning the multiplication table.

There is a printable display chart as well as practice worksheets and activities to help your child learn and understand their tables.

• 2 Times Table
• 3 Times Table
• 4 Times Table
• 5 Times Table
• 6 Times Table
• 7 Times Table
• 8 Times Table
• 9 Times Table
• 10 Times Table
• 11 Times Table
• 12 Times Table

2nd Grade Multiplication Problems

This section involves using multiplication facts and knowledge to solve simple multiplication problems.

Solving problems will often help cement children's understanding as they have to apply the knowledge they have learnt.

Giving children simple multiplication problems which they can draw out or work out from their multiplication facts will help to give children confidence and develop their understanding of how multiplication works.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• apply their multiplication knowledge to solving simple multiplication problems;
• practice their multiplication facts to 5x5.

Using these multiplication worksheets will help to develop your child's multiplication and problem solving skills.

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• Multiplication Word Problems 2nd Grade

Multiplication Charts

In this section, you will find our multiplication and times tables charts.

Using chart is a great way of introducing times tables at an early stage in a non-threatening way.

Chanting and counting regularly is a really good way to learn your tables.

Using these charts will help your child to master their tables.

• Times Tables Charts up to 10 times
• Times Tables Charts up to 12 times

2nd Grade Multiplication Games

Playing games is a great way to develop multiplication knowledge and skills in an informal and fun way.

The games in this section have been designed to help children learn their multiplication facts to 5x5.

Many of the games will also help children to develop their strategic thinking skills.

Using these games will help your child to:

• learn their multiplication facts;
• develop strategic thinking skills.

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• Multiplication Math Games

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Free Printable Multiplication Worksheets Understanding Multiplication

Welcome to the Math Salamanders 2nd Grade Free Printable Multiplication Worksheets.

Here you will find a wide range of Second Grade Multiplication Worksheets, which will help your child understand how multiplication really works.

We explore two different models of multiplication: the 'lots of' model and the 'multiplied by' model.

You can choose which of these two methods you wish to use with your child.

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Understanding Multiplication Models

• 'Lots of' Understanding Multiplication Worksheets
• 'Lots of' Understanding Multiplication Quiz
• 'Multiplied by' Understanding Multiplication Worksheets
• 'Multiplied by' Understanding Multiplication Quiz
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Free Printable Multiplication Worksheets

'Lots of' OR 'Multiplied by' Multiplication Model

Should we say that 3 x 4 is 3 'lots of' 4 = 4 + 4 + 4 ?

Should we say that 3 x 4 is 3 'multiplied by' 4 = 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 ?

Does it really matter which way round you teach it?

The truth is at the end of the day that children need to know that both of these ways mean the same thing.

When children start learning about the commutative property of multiplication, they find out the it does not matter which way round you write a multiplication, they are equivalent.

However, on the other hand, when you first introduce children to multiplying, they need to understand that multiplication is the same as repeated addition and how it 'works'.

This means that, especially at grade 2 when multiplication is introduced, you need to be consistent in the way that you teach it.

The 'Lots of' model

One model for multiplication is the 'lots of' or 'times' model.

In this model, you teach the children that 3 x 4 is three 'lots of' four (4 + 4 + 4)

We have a range of worksheets below which reinforce how this model works.

The 'Multiplied by' model

Another model for multiplication is the 'multiplied by' model.

In this model, you teach the children that 3 x 4 is three multiplied by four (3 + 3 + 3 + 3)

Whichever model you choose to use, make sure you are consistent in your teaching until your child has a solid understanding of the commutative law and knows that 3x4 is the same as 4x3.

Understanding Multiplication Worksheets

These worksheets are designed to help children in getting a solid understanding of multiplication as repeated addition.

They have been split into two separate sections, one section for each model of multiplication.

The sheets are graded so that the easier ones are at the top.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• understand multiplication as arrays;
• being to understand that multiplication can be done in any order (commutative law);
• understand multiplication as repeated addition.

The 'Lots of' Multiplication Model Worksheets

These sheets follow the 'lots of' model where 3 x 4 = 4+4+4.

• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 1
• Sheet 1 Answers
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• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 2
• Sheet 2 Answers
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 3
• Sheet 3 Answers
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 4
• Sheet 4 Answers
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 5
• Sheet 5 Answers

The 'Lots of' Understanding Multiplication Quiz 1

This quick quiz tests your understanding of multiplication using the 'Lots of' model.

The 'Multiplied by' Multiplication Model Worksheets

These sheets follow the multiplied by model where 3 x 4 = 3+3+3+3.

• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 1a
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 2a
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 3a
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 4a
• Understanding Multiplication Sheet 5a

The 'Multiplied by' Understanding Multiplication Quiz 2

This quick quiz tests your understanding of multiplication using the 'Multiplied by' model.

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Try the Beginning Multiplication Worksheets at the 2nd Grade Math Salamanders!

On this site, you will find a wider selection of beginning multiplication worksheets.

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• Beginning Multiplication using arrays
• How to teach Multiplication as repeated addition

More Recommended Math Worksheets

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More Multiplication & Times Table Worksheets

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Second Grade Multiplication Worksheets.

The following worksheets involve using the 2nd Grade Math skills of multiplying, and solving multiplication problems.

• learn their multiplication tables up to 5 x 5;
• understand multiplication as repeated addition;
• learn how multiplication and division are related to each other.

All the free Second Grade Math Worksheets in this section are informed by the Elementary Math Benchmarks for 2nd Grade.

Online Times Table Practice

• Times Tables Practice Zone

Multiplication Worksheets to 5x5

• Multiplication to 5x5 Worksheets

Multiplication Word Problems

• Multiplication Word Problems 2nd Grade

Randomly Generated Multiplication Sheets

The following worksheets below are randomly generated worksheets - you get a different worksheet each time!

This is great if you want to practise and consolidate basic facts, but not so good if you are looking for graded sheets.

• Times Tables Worksheets (randomly generated)

2nd Grade Money Worksheets

Here you will find a range of free printable Second Grade Money Worksheets.

The following worksheets involve counting different amounts of money in pennies, nickels, dimes and quarters.

There is a wider range of free money worksheets at the 2nd Grade Math Salamanders (see below). These sheets will open in a new tab.

• learn the names and values of the US coins;
• learn to count up different amounts of money to $1 in coins.
• learn to count up to $10 in coins and dollar bills.

Money Worksheets

• Money Worksheets for 2nd Grade - Counting money to $1
• Free Money Worksheets up to $2
• Printable Money Worksheets up to $10
• Money Riddles

Second Grade Math Games

Here you will find a range of free printable Second Grade Math games. All children like to play Math games, and you will find a good range of 2nd Grade Math Games here for your child to play and enjoy.

The following games involve different Second Grade Math activities which you and your child can enjoy together.

All the 2nd Second Grade Math worksheets in this section are informed by the Elementary Math Benchmarks for Second Grade.

• Math Games Second Grade

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