Times Tables (2, 5, 10)
This topic covers 4 learning steps, guiding your child from the basics through to confident problem-solving. Each step includes a worked example and adaptive practice questions.
What Your Child Will Learn
- 2 Times Table
Multiply and divide by 2 - 5 Times Table
Multiply and divide by 5 - 10 Times Table
Multiply and divide by 10 - Mixed Tables
Mixed multiplication and division
Common Mistakes
- Confusing multiplication with addition (e.g. thinking 3 × 4 = 7 instead of 12)
Multiplication means "groups of" — 3 × 4 means "3 groups of 4." Use arrays (rows and columns of dots) to show the difference: 3 + 4 = 7 (two piles) vs 3 × 4 = 12 (three rows of four). - Not realising that multiplication works both ways (3 × 4 = 4 × 3)
Turn arrays 90 degrees to prove it: 3 rows of 4 is the same total as 4 rows of 3. Knowing this halves the number of facts to memorise.
Tips for Parents
- Start with the 2s, 5s, and 10s tables — these are the quickest to learn and build confidence for the harder tables.
- Practise in short bursts — 5 minutes of times table practice each day is far more effective than 30 minutes once a week.
- Use real groups: "3 bags with 4 apples in each — how many apples?" Physical grouping makes multiplication concrete.
- Play multiplication card games or use dice: roll two dice and multiply the numbers. First to answer correctly wins the round.
Key Words
- Multiply (×) — Find the total when you have equal groups — 3 × 4 means 3 groups of 4.
- Times table — A list of multiples — the 3 times table is 3, 6, 9, 12, 15...
- Product — The answer to a multiplication — the product of 3 and 4 is 12.
- Array — Objects arranged in rows and columns — helps visualise multiplication.
- Factor — A number that divides exactly into another — 3 and 4 are factors of 12.
Where This Fits
Before this topic: Children should be fluent at skip counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s, and understand equal groups.
After this topic: Multiplication facts lead to long multiplication in Year 4, and are essential for division, fractions, and algebra.
How MathCraft Teaches This
In MathCraft, Times Tables (2, 5, 10) is taught through the Geometry & Shape adventure track. Your child follows guided lessons with friendly characters, works through examples step by step, then practises with questions that adapt to their level.
The adaptive engine tracks mastery across all 4 steps, revisiting concepts your child finds tricky and advancing when they're ready. Parents can see detailed progress in the Parent Dashboard.
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