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Using a Times Tables Grid in Year 5 or Year 6 By then showing pupils the multiplication calculation 7 x 9 = 63 this then shows them that 9 and 7 are factors of 63. Using a Times Tables Grid in Year 3 or Year 4įor Years 3 and 4, when introducing the potentially confusing subject of lowest common multiples and highest common factors, times tables grids are a simple pictorial representation of what is meant by a multiple or factor.įor example, looking at the 7 times table will highlight what numbers are factors of 7. This is highlighted in our lessons ‘2, 5 and 10 times tables and division facts’ and ‘3, 4 and 8 times tables and division facts’.

It can be an excellent tool to introduce pupils in Year 2 and 3 to multiplication and division facts, showing them the relationship between these two operations.įor example that 2 x 3 = 6 and that 6 ÷ 2 = 3. Using a Times Table Grid in Year 2 or Year 3 Whether you use a pre completed times table grid or a blank one will depend on your needs in class but they are versatile enough to use across all age groups. In the resource pack attached we give some structured interactive ways to use your times table grids to practise pupils’ multiplication skills. Otherwise read on to be inspired and enthused in your times tables teaching. If you just want to get hold of our free downloadable times tables grids then you can do so here. All you need is some printed copies stashed away in your drawer. All of these are variations on what we shall mostly refer to as a times table grid.Ī times tables grid is an incredibly versatile and effective learning resource, and, unlike teachers’ favourites (which we love too) Hit the Button and Times Tables Rockstars, your times table grid still works when the internet goes down or you can’t get access to any devices. There are several alternative names for a times table grid including a multiplication tables grid, multiplication grid, times tables grid or times table square, and sometimes even a 100 square, or a hundred square. Generally you’ll use a 12 x 12 times tables grid or a 10 x 10 times tables grid (up to 100 grid).