You will learn
- Recall the 2 times table.
- Recall the 5 times table.
- Recall the 10 times table.
- Use patterns to remember facts.
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Student lesson
Words to know
A list of multiplication facts.
A number sentence you know.
A rule that repeats.
Two of the same.
1. Discover: fast facts
A trader counts coins in 2s, 5s and 10s very fast. Which facts must she know by heart?
2. Understand: tables for 2, 5 and 10
2 times table: doubles. 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. All even numbers.
5 times table: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50. They end in 5 or 0.
10 times table: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100. They end in 0.
So 2 × 7 = 14, 5 × 6 = 30, 10 × 4 = 40.
3. Explore: table race
You need a partner and paper.
- Write the 2 times table to 10.
- Write the 5 times table to 10.
- Write the 10 times table to 10.
- Quiz your partner on three facts.
Think about it: what did you notice?
2 × 7 = 14; 5 × 6 = 30; 10 × 4 = 40.
4. Practise
Guided practice
Question 1. 2 × 7?
14.
Question 2. 5 × 6?
30.
Question 3. 10 × 4?
40.
Independent practice
- 2 × 6
- 5 × 4
- 10 × 9
- 5 × 7
- 2 × 10
Answers are in the answer key below. Try first, then check.
5. Apply: everyday mathematics
5 children each have 2 hands. How many hands?
Show a sample answer
10 hands.
6. Common mistake
Fix: Count in 5s six times: 30.
7. Check and master
Answer all questions. You will see feedback after each one.
Your result appears here after you answer every question.
8. Key takeaways
- 2s are doubles.
- 5s end in 5 or 0.
- 10s end in 0.
9. Next lesson
Next lesson: Simple multiplication problems. Keep going with the next idea in this course.
Printable worksheet
- 2 × 6
- 5 × 4
- 10 × 9
- 5 × 7
- 2 × 10
Homework
Say the 2, 5 and 10 times tables to a family member each day.
Answer key and marking scheme
| Question | Expected response | Marks |
|---|---|---|
| 2 × 6 | 12 | 2 |
| 5 × 4 | 20 | 2 |
| 10 × 9 | 90 | 2 |
| 5 × 7 | 35 | 2 |
| 2 × 10 | 20 | 2 |
| Total | 10 |
Practice answers: Worksheet: 1 12; 2 20; 3 90; 4 35; 5 20.
Quiz answers: 1 A, 2 B, 3 C, 4 A, 5 B, challenge C.
Mastery and remediation
| Objective | Bronze (Developing) | Silver (Proficient) | Gold (Advanced) |
|---|---|---|---|
| O1 Recall the 2 times table | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O2 Recall the 5 times table | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O3 Recall the 10 times table | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
| O4 Use patterns to remember facts | Shows this with help from an adult or a picture | Does this independently and explains how they know | Explains it clearly and uses it in a new situation |
Proposed Courseversity thresholds for this page: Bronze = at least 3 of 5 core questions correct; Silver = all 5; Gold = all 5 plus the challenge. A badge is never a full record of progress.
If a learner struggles
- Find the misconception: Saying 5 × 6 is 35. Count in 5s six times: 30.
- Explain another way: use real objects first, then pictures.
- Show a simpler example: Use a number line and skip count to find each fact.
- Guided practice: work through one example together and let the learner try the next one.
- Reassess: use the quiz again or the worksheet.
- Move on when the learner shows Silver-level evidence independently.
Teacher package
1–5. Objectives, prerequisites, materials, preparation, duration
Lesson objectives. Learners will: recall the 2 times table; recall the 5 times table; recall the 10 times table; use patterns to remember facts.
Prerequisite knowledge. Lesson 4.
Materials. Counters (stones, seeds or bottle tops), paper, pencils, board or chalkboard. Low-resource options: use stones, seeds, sticks, bottle tops or drawings in the sand or on the board instead of printed materials.
Preparation. Gather the counters and draw the example pictures on the board before the lesson.
Suggested duration. 35–45 minutes.
6–9. Teaching procedure, explanation notes, guided and independent activities
Introduction (5 min). Start with the Discover situation and let learners suggest ideas before you teach.
Explanation (10 min). Teach the Understand section with real objects first, then pictures, then symbols and words.
Guided activity (10 min). You need a partner and paper. Learners follow the Explore steps in pairs.
Independent activity (10 min). Learners complete the independent practice and the worksheet.
Assessment and reflection (5 min). Ask each learner to say one thing they learned and how they know it.
Teacher explanation notes. Use the concrete, pictorial, abstract order: real objects first, then pictures, then symbols and words. Return to real objects whenever a learner needs support.
10–12. Differentiation, formative assessment, common misconceptions
Support. Use real objects and work with a partner; say each step aloud together. Extension. Ask learners to make up their own example and explain it to a partner.
Formative assessment. Listen to learner explanations, ask “how do you know?”, and check the independent work.
Misconceptions. Saying 5 × 6 is 35. Count in 5s six times: 30.
13–15. Assessment questions, answer keys, marking scheme
Use the quiz and worksheet on this page. The 10-mark scheme and all answers are in the answer key above. Re-check every answer and the marking scheme before publication.
16–19. Remediation, enrichment, homework, teacher reflection
Remediation. Use a number line and skip count to find each fact. Enrichment. Invite learners to find or create three more examples at home or in the classroom and explain them. Homework. See above.
Teacher reflection. After teaching, record: which concepts learners understood; which misconceptions occurred; which activities worked; which learners need more practice; and what to improve next time.
Sources and standards
Alignment is pending verification and no external endorsement is claimed. Reference starting points named in the Courseversity standard: Common Core State Standards for Mathematics, Cambridge Primary and the IB Primary Years Programme. Specific standard codes will be added once checked against the official documents.