Times Tables Practice
Choose the times tables you want to practise, then race a 60-second timer or answer a set number of questions. Instant feedback, streaks and a per-fact accuracy heatmap show exactly which facts still need work.
You can also type with your keyboard and press Enter.
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How to use the Times Tables Practice
- Choose the tables to practise by tapping the numbers 1× to 12×, or use All or 2, 5, 10.
- Pick a mode: Timed 60 s to answer as many as you can, or Set number for a fixed quiz length.
- Press Start practice and answer each question with the number pad or your keyboard, then press Check or Enter.
- Watch the feedback: green means correct, red shows the right answer. Keep your streak going.
- Review your results and the heatmap. Red and orange squares are the facts to practise next.
A practice plan that works
Memorising times tables is about fast recall, not working each fact out. Use this simple weekly routine:
- Start with the easy tables. Select 2, 5 and 10 and play set-number rounds of 20 until accuracy is above 90%.
- Add one new table at a time. Add 3 and 4, then 11, and finally 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12. Mixing a new table with ones you already know keeps confidence up.
- Switch to the 60-second drill once accuracy is high. Speed comes from repetition, so try to beat your best score from the history table.
- Use the heatmap. Any orange or red square is a fact to target. Keep "Ask tricky facts more often" switched on.
- Little and often. One or two short rounds a day beats a long weekly session.
The most commonly missed facts
| Fact | Answer | Memory hook |
|---|---|---|
| 6 × 7 | 42 | Double 3 × 7 = 21 |
| 6 × 8 | 48 | Double 3 × 8 = 24 |
| 7 × 7 | 49 | A square number: 7² = 49 |
| 7 × 8 | 56 | 5, 6, 7, 8 → 56 = 7 × 8 |
| 8 × 8 | 64 | 8² = 64, the squares on a chessboard |
| 6 × 9 | 54 | Tens digit 6 − 1 = 5, and 5 + 4 = 9 |
| 7 × 9 | 63 | 70 − 7 = 63 |
| 8 × 12 | 96 | 80 + 16 = 96 |
| 12 × 12 | 144 | A gross, 12 dozen |
How many facts are there really?
The full 12 × 12 grid has 144 facts, but because multiplication works in either order (7 × 8 = 8 × 7) there are only 78 different pairs. Remove the 1× and 10× tables, which most learners find easy, and fewer than 45 facts are left to memorise. This tool shows facts in both orders so you can recall them either way, and the heatmap records each one under its times table.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best way to learn the times tables?
Short, regular practice works best. Five to ten minutes a day of quick recall, focusing on the facts you get wrong, builds speed faster than long sessions. The heatmap shows which facts to focus on, and the tricky-facts option asks those more often.
How many questions can you answer in 60 seconds?
A good target for children who know their tables is 20 to 30 correct answers in a minute, which is about 2 to 3 seconds per question. Fluent adults often reach 40 or more. Aim to beat your own previous score in the history table.
Which times tables are the hardest?
For most learners the 6, 7, 8 and 12 times tables are the hardest, with facts like 7 × 8 = 56, 6 × 7 = 42 and 8 × 12 = 96 being the most commonly missed. Practise them on their own by selecting only those tables.
What does the accuracy heatmap show?
Each square is one multiplication fact, with the times table on the left and the multiplier along the top. The number is your percentage correct and the colour runs from red (under 50%) to dark green (95% or more). Grey squares have not been tried yet.
Is my progress saved?
Yes. Your accuracy for every fact and your last 30 sessions are saved in your browser's local storage on this device. Nothing is sent to a server. Use Reset progress to clear it.
Does it work on phones and tablets?
Yes. The large on-screen number pad is designed for touch screens, so no keyboard pops up. On a computer you can type the digits and press Enter instead.