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Year 4 Autumn Block 4: Multiplication and Division

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Autumn Block 4: Multiplication and division (Year 4)

This Year 4 multiplication and division block focuses on securing times tables facts and building fluency with mental multiplication and division. Aligned with White Rose Maths and the Year 4 National Curriculum, pupils develop rapid recall and learn to apply known facts accurately across a range of contexts.

Across the block, pupils revisit and extend multiplication and division facts for the 3, 6, 7, 9, 11 and 12 times tables. They explore links between multiplication and division facts, use commutativity and factor pairs, and apply known facts to multiply and divide mentally, including working with 0 and 1 and multiplying three numbers.

The unit also includes a dedicated consolidation week to strengthen recall and application of times tables facts up to 12 × 12, supporting preparation for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check.

Week 9 small steps

  • 3 times table facts
  • Multiply and divide by 6
  • 6 times table facts
  • Multiply and divide by 9
  • 9 times table facts

Week 10 small steps

  • 3, 6 and 9 times table facts
  • Multiply and divide by 7
  • 7 times table facts
  • Multiply and divide by 11
  • 11 times table facts

Week 11 small steps

  • Multiply and divide by 12
  • 12 times table facts
  • Multiply by 1 and 0
  • Divide a number by 1 and itself
  • Multiply three numbers

Week 12 – Consolidation week

  • Review and consolidate multiplication and division facts

National Curriculum objectives

  • Recall multiplication and division facts for multiplication tables up to 12 × 12
  • Recognise and use factor pairs and commutativity in mental calculations
  • Count in multiples of 6, 7, 9, 25 and 1,000
  • Use place value, known and derived facts to multiply and divide mentally, including multiplying by 0 and 1, dividing by 1, and multiplying three numbers

Part of Maths Masters

These Year 4 multiplication and division resources form part of our complete Maths Masters scheme. Explore the full autumn term sequence for structured progression, interactive teaching slides and differentiated maths activities.

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Developing multiplication and division fluency in Year 4

This Year 4 multiplication and division block helps pupils build rapid recall of times tables facts and apply them confidently in mental calculations. Through structured practice and carefully sequenced lessons, pupils strengthen their understanding of multiplication and division relationships while developing fluency with key multiplication tables.

Aligned with White Rose Maths and the Year 4 National Curriculum, the unit supports preparation for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check while developing reasoning, problem-solving and number confidence across the wider maths curriculum.

What’s included

  • Detailed Year 4 maths lesson plans linked to White Rose Maths
  • Interactive teaching slides with clear modelling and worked examples
  • Differentiated multiplication and division worksheets for Year 4
  • Reasoning and problem-solving activities
  • Supporting resources for consolidation and assessment where relevant

What pupils learn across the block

  • Recall and apply multiplication and division facts up to 12 × 12
  • Use links between multiplication and division facts to derive unknown facts
  • Apply commutativity and factor pairs in mental calculations
  • Multiply and divide mentally using known and derived facts
  • Multiply three numbers and work confidently with 0 and 1

Why this block matters

  • Builds the fluency required for the Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check
  • Strengthens mental calculation strategies needed across the maths curriculum
  • Supports efficient problem-solving and number confidence in Key Stage 2

If you are looking for Year 4 multiplication worksheets, Year 4 division resources, times tables practice activities or a complete Year 4 multiplication and division unit, this block provides the planning, slides and differentiated resources needed to teach the sequence with confidence.