Do you ever find yourself struggling to remember all the multiplication facts? It can be frustrating trying to keep track of all the products, especially when you’re under pressure to finish a timed test or complete a homework assignment. But don’t worry, there’s a solution! Check out this printable multiplication chart that you can use to boost your confidence and improve your fact fluency.
Multiplication Made Easy
With this handy chart, you’ll be able to quickly and easily find the product of any two numbers from 1 to 20. Simply look for the row corresponding to your first factor, and then find the column corresponding to your second factor. The cell where the row and column intersect will contain the product. For example, if you want to know 3 x 5, find the row for 3 and the column for 5. The answer, 15, is in the cell where the row and column meet.
Practice, Practice, Practice
Of course, just having a multiplication chart won’t magically improve your fact fluency. You need to practice using it regularly. One fun way to do this is by playing math games with a friend or family member. For example, you could play a version of the classic game “Battleships” where instead of firing missiles at each other’s ships, you take turns calling out multiplication problems and trying to find the answer on the chart. The first person to sink (or find) all of their opponent’s “ships” wins.
Another way to practice is by doing timed multiplication drills. Set a timer for a certain amount of time (start with something easy like one minute) and see how many facts you can correctly solve using the chart. Keep trying to beat your previous score, gradually increasing the amount of time or the difficulty level.
Multiplication Tricks
While having a multiplication chart is certainly helpful, it’s also a good idea to learn some tricks and strategies for memorizing the facts. Here are a few:
- The nines trick: To multiply any number by 9, simply hold your ten fingers out in front of you and lower the finger that corresponds to the number being multiplied. The number of fingers on the left of the lowered finger will be the tens digit, while the number of fingers on the right will be the ones digit. For example, to find 9 x 4, lower your fourth finger. There are 3 fingers on the left (so the tens digit is 3) and 6 fingers on the right (so the ones digit is 6). The answer is 36.
- The fives trick: To multiply any number by 5, first multiply it by 10 and then divide by 2. For example, to find 5 x 7, first find 7 x 10 (which is 70) and then divide by 2 (which is 35).
- The tens trick: To multiply any number by 10, simply add a zero to the end. For example, 10 x 9 = 90.
Wrapping Up
Remember, the key to mastering multiplication is practice, practice, practice. Use the chart, play games, and try out some of the tricks above. If you’re still struggling, consider using flashcards or other resources to help you memorize the facts. With some hard work and dedication, you’ll be a multiplication master in no time!
