Tricks to Learn Times Tables

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Practice Times Table

Learning multiplication tables can feel tricky at first, but with the right methods, it becomes simple and fun! Here are some easy tricks and tips to help students master their times tables quickly and with confidence

🚀 Super Quick Tips

✅ Start with easy tables (2, 5, 10).
✅ Learn patterns (like 9s).
✅ Practice daily for 5–10 minutes.
✅ Mix questions so you don’t just memorize in order.

⭐ Why Learn Times Tables?

  • Makes mental math faster
  • Helps in division, fractions, and algebra
  • Builds strong confidence in problem-solving

🔢 Smart Tricks for Each Times Table

1 & 2 Times Table

  • 1s: Any number multiplied by 1 stays the same.
  • 2s: Just double the number. Example: 2 × 7 = 14 (same as 7 + 7).

2 Times Table

2 × 1 = 2
2 × 2 = 4
2 × 3 = 6
2 × 4 = 8
2 × 5 = 10
2 × 6 = 12
2 × 7 = 14
2 × 8 = 16
2 × 9 = 18
2 × 10 = 20

 

5 Times Table

  • Ends in 0 or 5.
  • Even numbers × 5 → end in 0 (e.g., 5 × 6 = 30).
  • Odd numbers × 5 → end in 5 (e.g., 5 × 7 = 35).
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5 Times Table

5 × 1 = 5
5 × 2 = 10
5 × 3 = 15
5 × 4 = 20
5 × 5 = 25
5 × 6 = 30
5 × 7 = 35
5 × 8 = 40
5 × 9 = 45
5 × 10 = 50

 

9 Times Table (Finger Trick)

  • Put your fingers out. For 9 × 4, bend the 4th finger → Left side is 3, right side is 6 → Answer = 36.
  • Or use the pattern trick: 09, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90 (digits go down on the left, up on the right).

9 Times Table

9 × 1 = 9
9 × 2 = 18
9 × 3 = 27
9 × 4 = 36
9 × 5 = 45
9 × 6 = 54
9 × 7 = 63
9 × 8 = 72
9 × 9 = 81
9 × 10 = 90

 

10 Times Table

    • Just add a zero to the number. Example: 7 × 10 = 70.

10 Times Table

10 × 1 = 10
10 × 2 = 20
10 × 3 = 30
10 × 4 = 40
10 × 5 = 50
10 × 6 = 60
10 × 7 = 70
10 × 8 = 80
10 × 9 = 90
10 × 10 = 100 

 

11 Times Table

  • Up to 9, just repeat the number. Example: 7 × 11 = 77.
  • For bigger numbers, add digits smartly: 11 × 12 = 1(1+2)2 = 132.

11 Times Table

11 × 1 = 11
11 × 2 = 22
11 × 3 = 33
11 × 4 = 44
11 × 5 = 55
11 × 6 = 66
11 × 7 = 77
11 × 8 = 88
11 × 9 = 99
11 × 10 = 110