Learning the times tables is about understanding, not rote. Zekub's times tables tutor first shows a child the table with pictures, then asks; when the answer is wrong it does not scold but explains the same fact with rows of objects, repeated addition and little tricks. Every learned fact comes back after a while so it is not forgotten. All 90 facts from the 2 times table to the 10 times table, at the child's own pace, with no timer and no race.
How does the times tables game work?
- First you look at the table together: every line from 2 × 1 to 2 × 10 with a picture and a skip-counting strip.
- Then the questions come. Multiple choice at the start; as the level rises only typed digits are accepted, so the facts are really memorised.
- A wrong answer opens a teaching card: 4 rows of 7 balloons, 7 + 7 + 7 + 7 = 28, hints such as "you know 7 × 3 = 21, one more 7". Then the same question is asked again.
- A fact is learned after three correct answers in a row with growing gaps; finishing a table raises the level with applause and confetti. Learned tables keep being asked on later days; if they are forgotten the level drops and they are practised again.
- Press Finish for a report card: which tables are done, which facts are weak. Progress is saved on the device, so the child continues tomorrow where they left off.
Times tables from 1 to 10
All the tables learned in the game. The order matters: first the 2s, 5s and 10s (easy patterns), then 3, 4, 6, 7, 8 and 9.
1 times table
| 1 × 1 | = | 1 |
| 1 × 2 | = | 2 |
| 1 × 3 | = | 3 |
| 1 × 4 | = | 4 |
| 1 × 5 | = | 5 |
| 1 × 6 | = | 6 |
| 1 × 7 | = | 7 |
| 1 × 8 | = | 8 |
| 1 × 9 | = | 9 |
| 1 × 10 | = | 10 |
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 |
3 times table
| 3 × 1 | = | 3 |
| 3 × 2 | = | 6 |
| 3 × 3 | = | 9 |
| 3 × 4 | = | 12 |
| 3 × 5 | = | 15 |
| 3 × 6 | = | 18 |
| 3 × 7 | = | 21 |
| 3 × 8 | = | 24 |
| 3 × 9 | = | 27 |
| 3 × 10 | = | 30 |
4 times table
| 4 × 1 | = | 4 |
| 4 × 2 | = | 8 |
| 4 × 3 | = | 12 |
| 4 × 4 | = | 16 |
| 4 × 5 | = | 20 |
| 4 × 6 | = | 24 |
| 4 × 7 | = | 28 |
| 4 × 8 | = | 32 |
| 4 × 9 | = | 36 |
| 4 × 10 | = | 40 |
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 |
6 times table
| 6 × 1 | = | 6 |
| 6 × 2 | = | 12 |
| 6 × 3 | = | 18 |
| 6 × 4 | = | 24 |
| 6 × 5 | = | 30 |
| 6 × 6 | = | 36 |
| 6 × 7 | = | 42 |
| 6 × 8 | = | 48 |
| 6 × 9 | = | 54 |
| 6 × 10 | = | 60 |
7 times table
| 7 × 1 | = | 7 |
| 7 × 2 | = | 14 |
| 7 × 3 | = | 21 |
| 7 × 4 | = | 28 |
| 7 × 5 | = | 35 |
| 7 × 6 | = | 42 |
| 7 × 7 | = | 49 |
| 7 × 8 | = | 56 |
| 7 × 9 | = | 63 |
| 7 × 10 | = | 70 |
8 times table
| 8 × 1 | = | 8 |
| 8 × 2 | = | 16 |
| 8 × 3 | = | 24 |
| 8 × 4 | = | 32 |
| 8 × 5 | = | 40 |
| 8 × 6 | = | 48 |
| 8 × 7 | = | 56 |
| 8 × 8 | = | 64 |
| 8 × 9 | = | 72 |
| 8 × 10 | = | 80 |
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
| 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 |
Tricks that make the times tables easier
- 2s: Double the number: 2 × 7 = 7 + 7 = 14.
- 5s: The answer always ends in 0 or 5; multiply by 10 and halve: 5 × 8 = half of 80 = 40.
- 9s: Multiply by 10 and take one away: 9 × 6 = 60 − 6 = 54. The digits add up to 9 (5 + 4).
- 10s: Put a 0 after the number: 10 × 7 = 70.
- Neighbour fact: Walk from a fact you know: if 7 × 3 = 21 then 7 × 4 = 21 + 7 = 28.
- Swap the order: 7 × 4 is the same as 4 × 7. Learn one and you know both, so 90 facts are really 45.
Frequently asked questions
At what age do children learn the times tables?
Most children start the times tables in grade 2 or 3 (ages 7-9). Because the game begins with the easy 2s, 5s and 10s, children aged 6-7 can use it comfortably too.
What is the easiest way to memorise the times tables?
Understanding instead of rote: rows of objects (4 rows of 7 balloons), repeated addition and walking from neighbouring facts. Then spaced repetition: asking a learned fact again 2, 6, 12 and 25 questions later. This game does exactly that.
Is the game free? Are there ads?
Yes, it is completely free and the kids' section has no ads. No sign-up: progress is stored on the child's device.
Does it work on a phone?
Yes. The page is designed for phones and tablets; answers are typed on big on-screen digit keys, no keyboard pops up.
What happens if the child forgets?
Learned tables keep being asked in later sessions. If a fact is missed twice the table loses its 'learned' status, the level drops and those facts come back often.
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