Multiplication Word Problems (Year 2)
Practise multiplication word problems within Word Problems for Year 2, with worked examples and instant feedback.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 2 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
Mia had 14 stickers; she lost 6. How many left?
- 8
- 9
- 7
- 20
Answer: 8. Subtract.
ProCompare and infer.
3 packs of 4 pens; lost 2. How many pens left?
- 10
- 12
- 14
- 9
Answer: 10. × then −.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Which clue suggests a multiplication problem?
- 'each' or 'groups of'.
- 'fewer'.
- 'change'.
- 'difference'.
Answer: 'each' or 'groups of'.. Multiplication keywords.
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