A fun way to learn your times tables
Learning can be fun! Here is a fun way to learn your times tables. If a multiple of a number is always in the same position, we can remember where to find it.
“A problem well put or illustrated is a problem half solved” – John Dewey.
The Multiplier
The multipliers 1 to 9 are ordered in the 9 fixed positions – each having a unique colour.
Location
Location, location! We learn and remember where numbers are positioned.
Every multiplier (1 to 9) holds a unique position. For example, when we multiply by ONE, the answer will always be in the TOP LEFT position. Similarly, when we multiply by NINE, the answer will always be in the BOTTOM RIGHT position.
1x
2x
3x
4x
5x
6x
7x
8x
9x
The images are associated with the numbers. If preferred, we can choose our own images that we remember best. To view some ideas, see VARIATIONS.
Multiplier,position, colour and image combined
Each of the 9 positions is specific to a unique multiplier, colour and image.
How to learn
We learn one set of multiplication tables at a time. Initially we focus only on a 9×9 formation.
Eventually, we will know the entire structure and associate numbers according to position, colour and image.
For some interesting facts about symmetry, square numbers and relative relationships visit our page on symmetry.