Math · Ages 10–12, Ages 7–9
Multiplication and times tables games
Knowing times tables by heart makes division, fractions and long multiplication far easier. These games build that fluency the way it works best: short daily bursts, starting with the easiest tables (2s, 5s and 10s) and adding harder ones as your child succeeds.
Each round takes a few minutes, and the difficulty adapts — so kids spend their time on the facts they don’t know yet.
2 games that practise multiplication
What your child practises
- The 2, 5 and 10 times tables
- All tables up to 10 × 10, then 12 × 12
- Related division facts
- Multiplication in word problems
When do children learn this?
Usually grade 2–4 in the US and Canada (Year 2–4 in the UK and Australia); UK children are checked on tables up to 12 × 12 in Year 4.
How to help at home
- Go in this order: 2s, 10s, 5s, then 3s, 4s and 8s, then 6s, 7s, 9s, 11s and 12s.
- Point out the “turnarounds”: 3 × 7 is the same as 7 × 3, so there are fewer facts to learn than it seems.
- Five minutes a day beats an hour on Sunday. Read our times tables guide.
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Multiplication questions from parents
What’s the best multiplication game for grade 2?
Times Table Turbo at the first level (2s, 5s and 10s) is ideal for grade 2 / Year 3. Move up when your child earns three stars.
How long does it take to learn all the times tables?
Most children take a school year or two. With short daily practice, many learn a new table every week or two. Accuracy comes first; speed follows.