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Times Tables
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Times tables questions
What order should times tables be learned in?
Start with the 2s, 5s and 10s, because their patterns are the easiest to see. Then take the 3s and 4s, and leave the 7s and 8s until last since they have the fewest shortcuts. The 9s have a reliable digit trick that makes them easier than their reputation suggests.
How long does it take to learn the times tables?
Most children need several months of short, regular practice rather than a few long sessions. Five to ten minutes a day on one table at a time works far better than an hour once a week, because recall improves with spacing rather than volume.
Which times tables do children need to know?
Schools in England expect fluent recall up to 12 x 12 by the end of Year 4, tested by the multiplication tables check. In the United States, most states expect the facts to 12 x 12 by the end of third or fourth grade.
What is the hardest times table?
The 7 times table is usually the hardest, because it has no simple digit pattern and cannot be reached by doubling. The 8s come a close second. Both respond well to short daily drilling with flash cards or a timed test.