Multiplication
Lots of multiplication fun in this topic, so whether you're talking about finding the product or lots of there's sure to be something to support your teaching. Information and resources cover short and long multiplication using the compact or traditional method and examples of other methods.
1 minute tables challenge
Visit in a new windowWe love the egg-timer style bar on this site. Encourages rapid recall.
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Arrays in multiplication powerpoint presentation
Visit in a new windowA simple powerpoint presentation that demonstrates arrays. You must have powerpoint or alternative installed on your PC for this to work.
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BBC Cross the Swamp game
Visit in a new windowSimple monkey swamp-crossing game where you choose to answer multiplication and division questions with numbers 0-20, 0-50 or 0-100. Full-screen option for the whiteboard.
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Calc balance - times tables and multiplication
Visit in a new windowSupports a range of maths skills, make the sums on the scales balance. Super! From Wmnet. Includes division facts too!
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Countdown target number
Visit in a new windowAdd, subtract, divide and multiply to hit the target number. Letters are also generated to support Literacy lessons and spelling. A great way to start the day in a different and challenging way each morning.
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Factors game
Visit in a new windowChildren learn to put the counter on the number which is a factor of the number on the card. Super - supports multiplication too.
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Grid method / partitioning method
Visit in a new windowA great way to practise the grid method of multiplication.
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Interactive times tables games
Visit in a new windowA host of lively games to enjoy. Requires a download and the main version costs money! But still worth a look. Can take a while to load this page.
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Learn Your Tables Whiteboard Game
Visit in a new windowSimple tables game ideal for the interactive whiteboard as there is an on-screen keyboard to use as part of the game. Or you can play the drag-n-drop version.
Basic but fun.
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Maths magician
Visit in a new windowPractise against the clock - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sums. Very customisable ie for addition you can select +1 and every sum includes a random number and always +1. Two levels of difficulty and based on a timer. This really is the site for any operation. Ideal for KS1 and lower KS2.
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Maths magician advanced
Visit in a new windowPractise against the clock - addition, subtraction, multiplication and division sums. Very customisable ie for addition you can select +1 and every sum includes a random number and always +1. Two levels of difficulty and based on a timer. This really is the site for any operation. Ideal for Ks1 and lower Ks2. Includes an option to throw in all operations or mixed multiplication and division or mixed addition and subtraction.,
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Multiples
Visit in a new windowMultiples game tests knowledge of a single times table in turn. You do not get to choose which times table is played.
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Multiples blast
Visit in a new windowBlast these ghost multiples. From multiples of 2 all the way up to 20. Great for rapid recall of the multiples.
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Multiples of 3 and 7 plus square numbers
Visit in a new windowShoot the fast moving ducks which feature the type of numbers you select. Great for whiteboards.
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Multiplication and Division machine
Visit in a new windowGenerate your own sums by using this machine. It's an old site which uses Shockwave - you will need the plug-in from Adobe.
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Multiplication grid game
Visit in a new windowAnswers are in the grid, click on the numbers to complete a sum *x*=30.
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Multiplication grids
Visit in a new windowA great interactive grid - drag on the blocks to cover parts of the grid.
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Multiply, divide, add and subtract with brackets
Visit in a new windowAs the title suggests, great for introducing brackets with questions like ?x(?+?)= you drag the numbers 3,4 and 2.
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Number dial
Visit in a new windowWe love the good old number dial! It's all teacher led - so plan your questions before use.
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Paintable hundred square (0-100)
Visit in a new windowPaint a splat of your chosen colour anywhere on the square. Great for sequences and multiples.
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Paintable hundred square (0-99)
Visit in a new windowPaint a splat of your chosen colour anywhere on the square. Great for sequences and multiples.
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Printable multiplication grids
Visit in a new windowBeautifully simple way of generating multiplication grids, with or without gaps. Click 'standard square' to get started.
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Problem solving using multiplication
Visit in a new windowA great plenary for KS2 and confident KS1 children You are given number cards 0,4,5,8 and need to place them in a possible order *+*=**. Great from problem solving activities.
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Rapid multiplication recall
Visit in a new windowWe do love this activity. You are given 54. What numbers when multiplied together would make it, you search for them and click on them in the grid. We got number 54 then 3. So a real mixed bag here.
Unfortunately their server seems to generate errors sometimes (it is a Microsoft one after all, poor thing) so just check this one out before the lesson starts.
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Rapid recall of timestables, classic alien shoot game
Visit in a new windowSpace invaders. You select the times table and will even provide division sums too. Shame it shows them in the traditional compact style, even so it's a great resource.
9,558 hits
Rock hopper
Visit in a new windowJump from rock to rock, your score increases, try to get to the target number by the final jump, or you will croak! Ideal for KS2 multiplication, times tables and logic problems.
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Rock hopper more difficult
Visit in a new windowHere's a tricky task for Ks2. Frog hopper is great for multiplication and tables practise.
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Sophies suitcase times tables
Visit in a new windowType in the answer, questions given are how many times will 4 fit into 32? Words like lots of and multiplied are used. A real mixed bag even though this was level 1.
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Sorting multiples through Carroll diagrams
Visit in a new windowMultiples from 2 to 10. And more. This activity requires the free Flash plugin from Adobe.
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Spitfire tables
Visit in a new windowThis fantastic game will appeal to a certain type of student - it won't encourage the sort of rapid recall that some teachers would wish to encourage though.
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Square numbers
Visit in a new windowWe love this very visual way of showing square numbers from ICTeachers.
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Table trees
Visit in a new windowA great way to test yourself on all the tables. Type in the correct answer at the keyboard.
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Tables test
Visit in a new windowUse this game to test your ability. Features easy to mega hard for the most confident children.
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Times table triangular cards
Visit in a new windowUse these triangular cards to revise tables. You can actually type in the desired table. This will probably not do for rapid recall in KS2, but it is an excellent resource if teacher directed.
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Times tables
Visit in a new windowJust a list of the table of your choice. Simple, but it may save you time. It could be just the thing you are looking for! Great for multiplication.
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Times tables diagnostic game
Visit in a new windowThis looks truly shocking, a long list of tables! Who could dream up a worse torture. But the results will provide a diagnostic about what tables the pupils need to review. Could save teachers many hours of their time.
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Times tables whiteboard activity
Visit in a new windowHit the button to win with this great activity from Wmnet. Super multiplication activity.
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Word problems
Visit in a new windowMemorial Elementary School is having a school play. 2 students from each of the 9 classrooms will be chosen to be in the play. How many students will be in the school play altogether? These are the type of questions we found on this site which also includes addition, subtraction and division questions.
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