Description
These Multiplication Support Mats are designed to support students when learning and applying the vertical algorithm for multiplication.
What's Included:
- 2 Digit x 1 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
- 3 Digit x 1 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
- 2 Digit x 2 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
- 3 Digit x 2 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
Print, laminate, and reuse again and again!
With clearly organised place value columns and structured working boxes, these mats guides students step-by-step through the multiplication process. It visually shows where to record each partial product and when to add the placeholder zero, helping students understand both the how and the why behind the method.
By providing a consistent layout, this resource helps students:
• Correctly align digits according to place value
• Accurately record partial products
• Understand when and why to shift (add the zero)
• Keep their working neat and organised
• Build confidence with multi-digit multiplication
This support mat is especially helpful for students who need additional structure, visual scaffolding, or repetition to master the vertical algorithm.
Perfect for Year 3–6 classrooms, small group intervention, tutoring sessions, or independent practice.
Highlights
Description
These Multiplication Support Mats are designed to support students when learning and applying the vertical algorithm for multiplication.
What's Included:
- 2 Digit x 1 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
- 3 Digit x 1 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
- 2 Digit x 2 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
- 3 Digit x 2 Digit Multiplication Support Mat
Print, laminate, and reuse again and again!
With clearly organised place value columns and structured working boxes, these mats guides students step-by-step through the multiplication process. It visually shows where to record each partial product and when to add the placeholder zero, helping students understand both the how and the why behind the method.
By providing a consistent layout, this resource helps students:
• Correctly align digits according to place value
• Accurately record partial products
• Understand when and why to shift (add the zero)
• Keep their working neat and organised
• Build confidence with multi-digit multiplication
This support mat is especially helpful for students who need additional structure, visual scaffolding, or repetition to master the vertical algorithm.
Perfect for Year 3–6 classrooms, small group intervention, tutoring sessions, or independent practice.



