Year 6 prime numbers squares cubes multiplication worksheets
Deepen number fluency and reasoning with this complete Year 6 maths lesson pack. Pupils identify prime numbers, explore square and cube numbers, and master written multiplication using long multiplication methods. Pupils learn to identify prime and composite numbers, find prime factors using factor trees, and explore divisibility rules. They also build confidence with square and cube numbers, before moving on to multiply multi-digit numbers by 1-digit and 2-digit numbers using long multiplication.
This pack includes teacher slides, detailed lesson planning, differentiated worksheets and challenge activities. Pupils are encouraged to reason, apply efficient strategies, and check accuracy using estimation and the inverse. Assessment questions highlight misconceptions such as thinking 1 is prime, omitting placeholder zeros in long multiplication, or misaligning digits.
Small steps and objectives
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- Identify prime numbers up to 100 – Classify numbers as prime or composite and find prime factors
- Explore square and cube numbers – Calculate, represent and reason about squares and cubes
- Multiply up to 4-digit numbers by a 1-digit number – Apply the written column method with regrouping
- Multiply up to 4-digit numbers by a 2-digit number – Use long multiplication, including missing digit problems
- Solve problems with multiplication – Select the most efficient strategy for multi-step problems
Fully aligned with the Year 6 National Curriculum objectives and aligned with the year 6 White Rose progression. Explore the rest of our year 6 autumn block 2 resources.
