Multiplication worksheets 1–12
Times tables are best learned in short, frequent sessions. Start with 2, 5 and 10, move on to 3 and 4, and save 7 and 8 for last.
How to make the worksheet
Pick one or more tables, the number of problems and whether to add an answer key. Every click gives new problems, so pupils can repeat the same table.
Order for learning the tables
1. 2, 5 and 10 – clear patterns. 2. 3 and 4 – 4 is double 2. 3. 6 and 9 – 6 is double 3, 9 is 10 minus one lot. 4. 7 and 8 – only a few new facts remain, since pupils already know 7 × 2, 7 × 5 and so on. Once order doesn't matter, only 36 facts are left to learn.
Daily quick test
Give 20 mixed problems and two minutes. Record the score each day in a chart — progress motivates. Missed facts go on tomorrow's sheet. When a pupil gets 18 of 20 in two minutes, the table is automatic.
What suits which grade?
Grade 2: understanding – multiplication as repeated addition. Grade 3: tables 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10. Grade 4: all tables to 10. Grades 5–6: automate and use them in two-digit multiplication and division.