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Age 7 guide to 2 5 and 10 times tables

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Age 7 guide to 2 5 and 10 times tables

Age-appropriate activities, explanations and practice ideas for 2 5 and 10 times tables.

Quick answer

By the end of this page, you will know your 2s, 5s, and 10s times tables and be able to use them to solve everyday problems.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to multiply by 2, 5, and 10 using equal groups, arrays, and repeated addition. You will also be able to solve simple word problems using these times tables. Success signs:

You can count in 2s, 5s, and 10s up to 120
You can quickly say the answers to 2 x 1 to 2 x 12
You can solve word problems using 2s, 5s, and 10s multiplication
You can use arrays or drawings to show your multiplication

Why this matters

Multiplication is a powerful way to add the same number many times quickly. When you know your 2s, 5s, and 10s times tables, you can:

Count money faster (like 5p coins or 10p coins)
Work out how many legs or wheels you have
Help with sharing or grouping things
Understand how many items you have in equal groups

These tables are easy to learn because they follow simple patterns. They are also used a lot in real life, so knowing them helps you solve problems quickly.

How it works

Multiplication is like adding the same number over and over again. For example:

2 x 3 means 2 groups of 3 items = 3 + 3 = 6
5 x 4 means 5 groups of 4 items = 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 = 16
10 x 5 means 10 groups of 5 items = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25

You can also use arrays to show multiplication:

2 x 4 can be shown as 2 rows of 4 items each
5 x 3 can be shown as 5 rows of 3 items each
10 x 2 can be shown as 10 rows of 2 items each

Skip counting is another way to help with multiplication:

Count in 2s: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24
Count in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60
Count in 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100, 110, 120

Examples you can see

Here are some real-life examples to help you understand multiplication by 2, 5, and 10. 2 times table examples:

You have 3 pairs of socks. How many socks are there? 3 x 2 = 6 socks
You have 5 hands. How many fingers? 5 x 2 = 10 fingers
You have 4 groups of 2 toy cars. How many cars? 4 x 2 = 8 cars

5 times table examples:

You have 3 groups of 5 pencils. How many pencils? 3 x 5 = 15 pencils
You have 6 hands. How many fingers? 6 x 5 = 30 fingers
You have 2 groups of 5 sweets. How many sweets? 2 x 5 = 10 sweets

10 times table examples:

You have 4 groups of 10 marbles. How many marbles? 4 x 10 = 40 marbles
You have 7 groups of 10p coins. How much money? 7 x 10 = 70p
You have 5 groups of 10 books. How many books? 5 x 10 = 50 books

Try it as a mini adventure

Adventure: The Cookie Shop You are the shopkeeper at a cookie shop. You make cookies in batches of 2, 5, and 10. You need to count how many cookies you make each day. Day 1:

You make 3 batches of 2 cookies. How many cookies? 3 x 2 = ?
You make 4 batches of 5 cookies. How many cookies? 4 x 5 = ?
You make 2 batches of 10 cookies. How many cookies? 2 x 10 = ?

Day 2:

You make 5 batches of 2 cookies. How many cookies? 5 x 2 = ?
You make 3 batches of 5 cookies. How many cookies? 3 x 5 = ?
You make 6 batches of 10 cookies. How many cookies? 6 x 10 = ?

Day 3:

You make 7 batches of 2 cookies. How many cookies? 7 x 2 = ?
You make 2 batches of 5 cookies. How many cookies? 2 x 5 = ?
You make 4 batches of 10 cookies. How many cookies? 4 x 10 = ?

Common mistakes

Mistake: Thinking 5 x 6 = 36 instead of 30
Why it happens: Mixing up the multiplication facts
Fix: Use arrays or repeated addition to check your answer
Mistake: Counting in 2s but skipping numbers
Why it happens: Not focusing on the pattern
Fix: Practice skip counting with fingers or a number line
Mistake: Forgetting that any number times 0 equals 0
Why it happens: Not understanding what "zero groups" means
Fix: Think of 5 x 0 as 0 groups of 5 items = 0 items
Mistake: Confusing 2 x 10 with 10 x 2
Why it happens: Not understanding that multiplication is commutative
Fix: Show that both equal 20, but with different groupings

Parent and carer guide

Parents and carers can help children learn these times tables by:

Practicing skip counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s during daily activities like walking or driving
Using everyday items like socks, fingers, or coins to show multiplication
Playing games like "Multiplication War" using a deck of cards
Creating arrays with toys or food items to show multiplication visually
Encouraging children to write out the tables and notice patterns
Reinforcing that multiplication is repeated addition
Using songs or chants to help remember the facts
Not pressuring children to memorize too quickly – let them build understanding first
Checking for common mistakes and correcting them gently
Recognizing that children may mix up the order of numbers but that's normal

Practice questions

What is 2 x 7?
Answer: 14
What is 5 x 8?
Answer: 40
What is 10 x 6?
Answer: 60
What is 2 x 9?
Answer: 18
What is 5 x 4?
Answer: 20
What is 10 x 3?
Answer: 30
What is 2 x 12?
Answer: 24
What is 5 x 11?
Answer: 55
What is 10 x 8?
Answer: 80
What is 2 x 0?
Answer: 0

2 times table facts

2 x 0	2 x 1	2 x 2	2 x 3	2 x 4	2 x 5	2 x 6	2 x 7	2 x 8	2 x 9	2 x 10	2 x 11	2 x 12
0	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24

5 times table facts

5 x 0	5 x 1	5 x 2	5 x 3	5 x 4	5 x 5	5 x 6	5 x 7	5 x 8	5 x 9	5 x 10	5 x 11	5 x 12
0	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60

10 times table facts

10 x 0	10 x 1	10 x 2	10 x 3	10 x 4	10 x 5	10 x 6	10 x 7	10 x 8	10 x 9	10 x 10	10 x 11	10 x 12
0	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120

FAQ

Why are 2s, 5s, and 10s times tables important?

These tables are important because they are easy to learn and used in many everyday situations. They help with counting money, telling time, and solving problems quickly.

How can I practice these tables at home?

You can practice by counting in 2s, 5s, and 10s during daily activities. Use objects like coins, toys, or fingers to show multiplication. Try writing out the tables and looking for patterns.

What if I forget a multiplication fact?

If you forget, use repeated addition or draw an array. For example, if you forget 5 x 6, think of it as 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 30.

Are 2s, 5s, and 10s times tables the same as 1s, 3s, and 4s?

No, each table has its own pattern. 2s are even numbers, 5s end in 0 or 5, and 10s end in 0. These are easier to learn because of their simple patterns.

Can I use these tables to solve bigger problems?

Yes! Once you know 2s, 5s, and 10s, you can use them to help solve bigger multiplication problems. For example, if you know 5 x 6 = 30, you can use that to help with 5 x 7 = 35.