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Year 2 Maths Autumn Block 4

Autumn Block 4: Multiplication and Division – Year 2 Maths

Introduce early multiplication and division with confidence using this Year 2 multiplication and division unit, aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps. Pupils explore multiplication and division through practical, visual representations including equal groups, arrays and repeated addition, helping them build strong understanding before formal times tables work begins.

Children learn to make equal groups, identify when groups are unequal, and represent equal groups as repeated addition. They also create and interpret simple arrays, supporting pupils to describe patterns and explain their thinking clearly using mathematical language.

Each lesson includes planning, teaching slides, practical activities and Year 2 multiplication and division worksheets. If you are searching for Year 2 multiplication worksheets, Year 2 division worksheets, or a complete White Rose-aligned unit to teach multiplication and division through equal groups and arrays, this block includes everything you need.

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View Small Steps and Curriculum Objectives

Week 12

  • Make equal groups
  • Make unequal groups equal
  • Add equal groups
  • Make arrays

National Curriculum Objective

  • Solve problems involving multiplication and division, using materials, arrays, repeated addition, mental methods, and multiplication and division facts, including problems in contexts

Year 2 multiplication and division worksheets and teaching resources

Teach early multiplication and division effectively with these Year 2 multiplication and division worksheets, aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps for Autumn Block 4. This unit helps pupils build secure understanding of multiplication and division by working with equal groups, arrays and repeated addition, using practical and pictorial representations.

Pupils learn to make equal groups and represent them in different ways, including writing repeated addition number sentences. They also explore how to make unequal groups equal and create simple arrays to show equal groups clearly. These skills are essential foundations for later work on multiplication facts and division.

What’s included in this Year 2 multiplication and division pack?

This unit includes everything you need for daily maths teaching, including planning, slides and differentiated resources. It’s ideal if you are searching for Year 2 multiplication worksheets or a structured way to introduce Year 2 division through visual methods.

  • Year 2 multiplication and division worksheets (differentiated to support all learners)
  • Interactive teaching slides with clear modelling for each small step
  • Structured planning linked to the White Rose progression
  • Practical activity resources for making equal groups and building arrays
  • Reasoning and discussion prompts to help pupils explain their thinking

Ideal for equal groups, arrays and repeated addition

These resources are perfect for teachers looking for Year 2 equal groups worksheets, Year 2 arrays worksheets, or a simple way to introduce multiplication as repeated addition. They work well for whole-class lessons, small group teaching and intervention, and help pupils develop the vocabulary and understanding they need for later multiplication and division work.

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