I can do smile multiplication.

Step 1:

Create a 1d X 1d fact using a ‘smile’.

Count the zeros in the question.

Put the zeros on the answer.

Step2:

Carry this out mentally.

I can solve 2d X 1d

Step 1:

Carry out smile multiplication.

Multiply the unit.

Combine the answers

Step 2:

Carry out smile multiplication.

Multiply the unit but don’t write it down, remember your answer and combine it with your tens answer.

Step 3:

Carry out the process mentally

I can solve 2d X 1d - Alternative

Step 1:

Create a grid and partition.

Fill in the grid

Combine the answers in the grid to get the answer

Step 2:

Create a grid and partition.

Fill in the grid but not the units box.

Hold the units box answer in your head

Combine the units answer with the tens answer in the grid to give your final

answer.

Step 3:

Carry out the process mentally