Year 3 Spring Block 1
Spring Block 1: Multiplication and Division
Week 1 Small Steps:
- Multiply by 10
- Explore related calculations
- Compare calculations
Week 2 Small Steps:
- Multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number (no exchange)
- Multiply a 2-digit by a 1-digit number (with exchange)
- Recognise the link between multiplication and division facts
Week 3 Small Steps:
- Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number (no exchange)
- Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number (by partitioning in different ways)
- Divide a 2-digit by a 1-digit number (with remainders)
- Relate multiplication to scaling
- Find all the possible combinations
National Curriculum Objectives:
- Recall and use multiplication facts for the 2, 5 and 10 multiplication tables
- Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables that they know
- Use mental methods and progress to formal written methods
- Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, including positive integer scaling
Year 3 Spring Block 1: Multiplication and Division – FAQs
What does Year 3 Spring Block 1 cover?
This multiplication and division block focuses on helping pupils develop efficient strategies for multiplying and dividing 2-digit numbers by 1-digit numbers. Children practise both mental and formal written methods, including long division with remainders. This block also introduces important links between multiplication and division facts and supports fluency with known times tables.
Which multiplication and division strategies are taught?
Pupils explore repeated addition, grouping, partitioning, and formal column methods for multiplication. For division, they practise sharing and grouping, using partitioning for 2-digit numbers, and understanding what to do when there’s a remainder. These strategies support mastery of the 2, 5, 10, 3, 4 and 8 times tables, in line with the Year 3 curriculum.
How does this support White Rose Maths planning?
Our small steps and progression follow the White Rose Maths Spring Block 1 structure exactly, meaning the resources fit seamlessly into existing plans. Lessons build on prior knowledge while extending children’s understanding of multiplication and division problems in context.
Where can I find a Year 3 maths curriculum overview?
You can download our Year 3 maths yearly overview to view learning objectives and blocks across all three terms.
Do you offer maths subject leader support for planning?
Yes – our maths subject leader resources include planning tools, curriculum tracking, and whole-school maths progression documents tailored to the national curriculum and White Rose structure.
