Free Year 5 Multiplication of larger numbers Practice | Skillo

Year 5 students preparing for NAPLAN need to be confident with multiplication of larger numbers. Solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies. Skillo has targeted practice questions for this exact skill, mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0, free and ready to go.

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What is tested: Multiplication of larger numbers

  • ✓Solve problems involving multiplication of larger numbers by one- or two-digit numbers, choosing efficient calculation strategies.
  • ✓Questions may include word problems set in real Australian contexts
  • ✓Both calculator and non-calculator question types are covered

Sample questions

Question 1 — Easy

Luca is cycling along a trail. He rides for 45 minutes at 16 km/h. How many kilometres does he travel?

A) 10 km
B) 8 km
C) 16 km
D) 12 km

Answer: 45 minutes = 0.75 hours. Distance = 16 × 0.75 = 12 km.

Question 2 — Medium

Zac is filling party bags for his birthday. He has 96 lollies and wants to put the same number in each of 8 bags. He also puts 3 stickers in each bag. How many items (lollies and stickers combined) are in each bag?

A) 15
B) 14
C) 12
D) 16

Answer: 96 ÷ 8 = 12 lollies per bag. 12 + 3 = 15 items per bag.

Question 3 — Hard

A school fundraiser sells tickets for $3.50 each. The class sells 24 tickets. How much money did they collect in total?

A) $72.00
B) $84.00
C) $78.50
D) $80.00

Answer: 24 × $3.50 = $84.00. Multiply 24 × 3 = 72 and 24 × 0.50 = 12, then add: 72 + 12 = 84.

How to use Skillo for Year 5 Numeracy

  1. Select Year 5 and Numeracy on the home screen
  2. Use Quick Practice — questions on multiplication of larger numbers will appear as part of the session
  3. Check the Skill Breakdown on your profile to track your accuracy on multiplication of larger numbers specifically
  4. Review explanations after each question to understand the reasoning behind correct answers

Skillo is free, requires no email or account details, and is built specifically for Australian students. Every question is mapped to the Australian Curriculum v9.0 and filtered by skill so your child practises exactly what they need.

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