10 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 10 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 10: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120. It is one of the first tables children learn, because the pattern is easy to spot.
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The 10 times table
10 × 1 = 1010 × 2 = 2010 × 3 = 3010 × 4 = 4010 × 5 = 5010 × 6 = 6010 × 7 = 7010 × 8 = 8010 × 9 = 9010 × 10 = 10010 × 11 = 11010 × 12 = 120
Tricks that make it easier
- Add a zero to the end: 10 × 7 = 70.
- Every digit moves one place to the left in a place value chart.
- Count in tens: 10, 20, 30… just like counting tens of dollars or centimetres.
Try these
- 10 × 5 =
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50 - 10 × 3 =
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30 - 10 × 2 =
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20 - 10 × 11 =
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110 - 10 × 1 =
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10 - 10 × 6 =
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60
Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 10 × 7 and 10 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 10 × 3 is the same as 3 × 10.
A five-day practice plan
| Day | What to do (10 minutes) |
|---|---|
| Day 1 | Play Times Tables Challenge on this skill for 5–10 minutes. Read the explanation after every mistake. |
| Day 2 | Learn one trick from this page and use it out loud while you play. |
| Day 3 | Print the worksheet and try it without help. Mark it with the answer key together. |
| Day 4 | Play again and try to beat your personal best score or get three stars. |
| Day 5 | Mix it up: try the ⏱️ Timed test, or ask your child to explain the skill to you in their own words. |
Suits Year 3 and Year 4.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 10 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 10: 10 × 1 = 10, 10 × 2 = 20, 10 × 3 = 30, 10 × 4 = 40, 10 × 5 = 50, 10 × 6 = 60, and so on up to 10 × 12 = 120.
What is the easiest way to learn the 10 times table?
Add a zero to the end: 10 × 7 = 70. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 10 times table?
Usually in the early years of primary school, around ages 7 to 8, after learning to count in steps.