How to explain multiplication facts for 2, 3, 4, 5, 8, 10 in 3, 4 & 8 times tables to your child: Example question

Multiplication facts in the 3, 4 and 8 times tables often appear in 11+ and KS2 maths. Children under 11 can find these facts easier to remember if they see them as repeated groups. Here's a simple example to help your child visualise and understand how these facts work.

Now your child can spot that multiplying is about making equal groups and counting them up. This approach helps them recognise similar patterns in other multiplication facts for 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10. They can now try more questions like this to build confidence.