Strategies for Large Multiplication Posters are designed to support students in developing efficient and confident approaches to solving large multiplication problems. This set of three clear and colourful posters breaks down key strategies step by step, providing visual support and simple language to help students understand and apply each method effectively.

Each poster focuses on a different multiplication strategy and includes worked examples to illustrate how and when to use each one. Whether your students are tackling two-digit or three-digit multiplication problems, these posters provide a helpful reference that encourages flexible thinking and strategic decision-making. They’re perfect for display in the classroom or for shrinking down into individual learning tools.

Use these posters as part of your daily maths block, small group instruction or intervention sessions. By giving students clear options for approaching large multiplication problems, you help them build procedural fluency and mathematical confidence. The posters also encourage students to consider which strategy might be most efficient for a given problem, a valuable habit of mind that supports lifelong numeracy.

Key Learning Outcomes:

• ✅ Understand and apply three different strategies for solving large multiplication problems
• ✅ Recognise when and how to use doubling, factoring or place value methods
• ✅ Strengthen procedural fluency with scaffolded examples
• ✅ Build confidence in breaking down complex problems into manageable steps
• ✅ Develop flexibility in mathematical thinking and strategic problem-solving

What’s Included:

• Doubling Strategy Poster – ideal for multiplying by 4, 8 or 16 through repeated doubling
• Factors Strategy Poster – shows how to break numbers into factor pairs to simplify multiplication
• Place Value Strategy Poster – supports students in multiplying large numbers by decomposing place values
• Worked examples on each poster to demonstrate the steps clearly

Materials Needed:

• Printed copies of each poster (A3 for display, A4 or A5 for student toolkits)
• Blu-tack or pins for classroom display
• Laminator (optional) for durability if using in rotations or toolkits

How to Use:

• Introduce each strategy during whole-class lessons with real-world multiplication examples
• Refer to posters during problem-solving sessions to support student strategy selection
• Display all three together to help students compare and choose an efficient approach
• Use as mini-reference cards in students’ maths folders or learning toolkits

Ideas for Classroom Use:

• 💡 Use during explicit teaching of multiplication strategies in Year 5
• 💡 Display on your maths wall or in a small group station as a support tool
• 💡 Refer to during revision or NAPLAN preparation to reinforce strategy choice
• 💡 Integrate with hands-on practice activities where students solve problems and identify the matching strategy

Top Teacher Tips:

• 💛 Print in A3 size and laminate for long-term classroom display
• 💛 Shrink to A5 size and attach to student maths books or folders
• 💛 Colour-code each poster for easier recognition during lessons
• 💛 Encourage students to verbalise the steps as they use each strategy to deepen understanding

Strategies for Large Multiplication Posters are a practical and engaging tool to help students tackle complex problems with confidence. Whether used for instruction, revision or independent support, these posters will become a trusted part of your classroom maths toolkit.