'Times tables' tutor notes

The module can be used as a starting point for learning a particular table; a reinforcement of number patterns and tables already covered; practising knowledge of tables.

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How does this tie in with the curriculums?

• England.
  N1/L1.4 - multiply and divide whole numbers by 10 and 100.
  N1/L1.5 - recall multiplication facts up to 10 x 10 and make connections with division facts.
  N1/L1.6 - recognise numerical relationships (e.g. multiples and squares).
• Wales
  As England.
• Northern Ireland
  As England.
• Scotland
  See www.aloscotland.com for details of the Scottish curriculum.

In the Skillswise module you'll find:

Times tables factsheets
There are eleven sheets in this section which can be printed out and kept.

• Factsheet 1 - Time tables grid.
• Factsheet 2 - Key words for times tables.
• Factsheet 3 - Multiplication methods.
• Factsheet 4 - 1x and 2x tables - tips.
• Factsheet 5 - 3x table - tips.
• Factsheet 6 - 4x table - tips.
• Factsheet 7 - 5x and 10x tables - tips.
• Factsheet 8 - 6x table - tips.
• Factsheet 9 - 7x table - tips.
• Factsheet 10 - 8x table - tips.
• Factsheet 11 - 9x table - tips.

Times tables game
There are two games for practising times tables based around a 10 x 10 multiplication grid.

Game 1 - in this game, learners answer multiplication questions by clicking on the correct boxes in the grid. The game has two levels.

• Level A - the boxes in the grid have the numbers filled in.
• Level B - the boxes start blank and are filled in once the questions are answered.

Game 2 - In this game, learners have to identify the sum which makes a number. For example, the question may be 'find 40', which could be answered by clicking on the boxes for 8 x 5 or 4 x 10.

In both games, learners can choose which tables they want to practise, and also whether they want to be timed or not.

TOP TIP! To see the game completely full screen, press the F11 key on the keyboard. This takes away the distraction of the top browser bar. To bring the browser bar back, just press F11 again!

Times tables quiz
The learner can choose their level. Level A is the easiest, level C the hardest.
Students can print out a certificate if they score 50% or more in the quiz. This will appear as a link on the results page - click on the link and the certificate will appear in a new window. Once printed students can write their name on the certificate.

Times tables worksheets
There are five printable worksheets in this section, for learners to carry on the work done online.

• Worksheet 1 - Quick grid quiz 1 - 1 to 5 times tables.
• Worksheet 2 - Quick grid quiz 2 - 6 to 10 times tables.
• Worksheet 3 - Linking quiz.
• Worksheet 4 - Timesaver quiz.
• Worksheet 5 - Fill the gaps.

Technical help:

To get the most out of this topic area you need the following 'plug-ins':

• Flash
  The game in this topic section uses Flash. This is free to download and should only take a few minutes. You can follow the BBC WebWise instructions to download it to your machine.
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If you don't have Flash the same learning points are covered in the quiz and in the worksheets and factsheets.
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Taking it further:

Here are a couple of places on the web where you might find useful resources that you can adapt for teaching times tables.

• Perfect Times
  Features information on learning tables and an interactive game. Players can compare their scores with others from around the world.
• Multiplication.com
  A site with games, activities, techniques, tips, and secrets for teaching times tables.

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