The Friendly Factors: 2 Digit Multiplication Worksheets provide a structured and supportive way for students to learn and practise the friendly factors multiplication strategy. This method helps break down complex multiplication problems into simpler, more manageable steps, giving students the confidence to solve questions accurately and efficiently.

These worksheets include clear prompts for each step of the friendly factors process, allowing students to follow a consistent method as they develop their skills. With three differentiated versions, the resource can be adapted to suit a variety of ability levels in your class. The progression begins with two-digit by one-digit multiplication, moves to a mixture of both two-digit by one-digit and two-digit by two-digit problems, and finishes with full two-digit by two-digit multiplication tasks.

Answer sheets are also included for easy marking and self-checking. This allows for independent work, targeted small group support, or whole-class practice sessions. Whether you use the worksheets as a learning sequence or for differentiated practice, they provide a practical and purposeful approach to multiplication mastery.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Apply the friendly factors strategy to multiplication problems
• ✅ Solve both two-digit by one-digit and two-digit by two-digit problems
• ✅ Follow a step-by-step method for improved accuracy
• ✅ Develop confidence in mental and written multiplication strategies
• ✅ Work with differentiated tasks tailored to ability levels

What’s Included:

• Three differentiated worksheet versions
• Step-by-step prompts for the friendly factors method
• Answer sheets for each version
• Printable format for easy classroom use

Materials Needed:

• Printed worksheet copies
• Pencils and erasers
• Calculators (optional for checking answers)

How to Use:

1. Introduce the friendly factors multiplication strategy and model it with examples.
2. Distribute the worksheet version that matches each student’s ability level.
3. Guide students through the first few questions to ensure they understand the steps.
4. Encourage independent completion of the remaining tasks.
5. Use the answer sheets for quick marking or peer review activities.

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during numeracy rotations as a targeted multiplication activity
• 💡 Set as a homework task to consolidate classroom learning
• 💡 Pair students to solve problems collaboratively
• 💡 Incorporate into intervention sessions for students needing extra support
• 💡 Use as a warm-up activity before introducing more advanced multiplication concepts

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Model the strategy visually on the board before students begin
• 💛 Encourage students to verbalise each step as they solve problems
• 💛 Laminate a few sets for repeated use in small group work
• 💛 Differentiate by assigning the most appropriate worksheet version to each student
• 💛 Use coloured pencils to highlight factors and working steps

Clear, structured, and curriculum-aligned, the Friendly Factors: 2 Digit Multiplication Worksheets are an excellent resource for helping students master this efficient multiplication strategy.