5 Times Table Games, Tricks & Worksheet
The 5 times table lists the answers to multiplying by 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60. It is one of the first tables children learn, because the pattern is easy to spot.
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The 5 times table
5 × 1 = 55 × 2 = 105 × 3 = 155 × 4 = 205 × 5 = 255 × 6 = 305 × 7 = 355 × 8 = 405 × 9 = 455 × 10 = 505 × 11 = 555 × 12 = 60
Tricks that make it easier
- Answers always end in 0 or 5.
- 5 × n is half of 10 × n: 5 × 8 = half of 80 = 40.
- Count in fives like the minutes on a clock face.
Try these
- 5 × 12 =
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60 - 5 × 4 =
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20 - 5 × 6 =
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30 - 5 × 11 =
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55 - 5 × 7 =
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35 - 5 × 2 =
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Common mistakes
- Mixing up facts with a neighbouring table, such as 5 × 7 and 5 × 8.
- Counting up from zero every time instead of using a known fact.
- Forgetting that the order does not matter: 5 × 3 is the same as 3 × 5.
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 Primary 2 and Primary 3.
Frequently asked questions
What is the 5 times table?
It is the list of answers when you multiply by 5: 5 × 1 = 5, 5 × 2 = 10, 5 × 3 = 15, 5 × 4 = 20, 5 × 5 = 25, 5 × 6 = 30, and so on up to 5 × 12 = 60.
What is the easiest way to learn the 5 times table?
Answers always end in 0 or 5. Then practise a little every day with the game until the answers come instantly.
What year do children learn the 5 times table?
Usually in the early years of primary school, around ages 7 to 8, after learning to count in steps.