4 times table worksheet ideas

Quick answer

Learning outcome

• You can solve 4 times table problems with missing numbers
• You can see 4 times table facts in arrays or pictures
• You can match 4 times table questions with the right answers
• You can do mixed review questions that use the 4 times table

Why this matters

• Shopping – if one item costs £4, how much do 7 items cost?
• Football – if a team scores 4 points each game, how many points after 8 games?
• Building – if you need 4 blocks to make one row, how many blocks for 5 rows?
• Time – if one lesson is 4 minutes long, how long for 9 lessons?

How it works

1. Missing number problems – You see 4 × ? = 20, and you need to find the missing number.
2. Arrays – You see groups of 4 objects and count them to find the total.
3. Matching pairs – You match questions like 4 × 7 with the answer 28.
4. Puzzles – You solve riddles or mazes using 4 times table facts.
5. Mixed review – You do a mix of 4 times table problems and other maths.

Examples you can see

Missing number problems

These are questions where one number is missing:

• 4 × ? = 16
• ? × 4 = 36
• 4 × 9 = ?

Arrays

Arrays are groups of objects arranged in rows and columns. For example:

If you have 3 rows of 4 apples, you can count them like this:

That’s 3 rows of 4 = 12 apples. So 3 × 4 = 12.

Matching pairs

Here are some questions and answers to match:

• 4 × 5 = ?
• 4 × 8 = ?
• 4 × 3 = ?

Answers: 20, 32, 12

Puzzles

Try this puzzle: “If 4 × 6 = 24, and 4 × 7 = 28, what is 4 × 8?”

You can solve this by adding 4 each time: 24 + 4 = 28, then 28 + 4 = 32.

Mixed review

This kind of worksheet has questions from different maths topics:

• What is 4 × 7?
• What is 28 ÷ 4?
• Draw 4 rows of 3 stars.
• How many legs do 5 spiders have?

Try it as a mini adventure

You are going on a treasure hunt! You need to solve 4 times table problems to find clues. Each clue is hidden in a box with a 4 times table question. If you answer correctly, you get the next clue!

Clue 1: What is 4 × 3? (Answer: 12)

Clue 2: If you have 4 groups of 6 marbles, how many marbles do you have? (Answer: 24)

Clue 3: 4 × ? = 36 (Answer: 9)

Clue 4: How many wheels do 4 cars have? (Answer: 16)

Now you have 4 clues to find your treasure! Can you solve all the problems?

Common mistakes

• Mistake: Thinking 4 × 6 = 22 instead of 24.
  Why it happens: Confusing 4 × 6 with 4 × 5 + 2.
  Fix: Use your fingers or draw arrays to check.
• Mistake: Forgetting that 4 × 0 = 0.
  Why it happens: Thinking zero is a special number.
  Fix: Remember: any number times zero is zero.
• Mistake: Mixing up 4 × 4 and 4 + 4.
  Why it happens: Not understanding multiplication is repeated addition.
  Fix: Practice with groups: 4 groups of 4 = 16, not 4 + 4 = 8.

Parent and carer guide

As a parent or carer, you can help your child by:

1. Practicing 4 times table facts together using flashcards or games
2. Looking for real-life examples like 4 legs on 5 animals = 20 legs
3. Using arrays or drawings to show what 4 × 6 looks like
4. Encouraging your child to solve missing number problems
5. Not worrying if they get stuck – help them try again

Remember: learning times tables takes time and practice. Be patient and celebrate small wins!

Practice questions

1. What is 4 × 7?
2. 4 × ? = 32
3. Draw 3 rows of 4 stars. How many stars?
4. What is 4 × 11?
5. How many legs do 4 chairs have?

1. 28
2. 8
3. 12 stars
4. 44
5. 16 legs

FAQ

What is the 4 times table?

The 4 times table is the list of results when you multiply 4 by numbers 0 to 12. For example: 4 × 0 = 0, 4 × 1 = 4, 4 × 2 = 8, and so on up to 4 × 12 = 48.

Why is learning the 4 times table useful?

It helps you solve problems quickly. For example, if you know 4 × 6 = 24, you can easily work out 4 × 60 = 240 or 24 ÷ 4 = 6.

How can I practice the 4 times table?

You can use worksheets with missing numbers, arrays, puzzles, or matching games. You can also use your fingers or draw groups of 4 to help.

What are some real-life examples of 4 times table?

Things like wheels on cars, legs on animals, or legs on chairs all come in groups of 4. You can count them to practice the 4 times table.

What if I forget a 4 times table fact?

That’s okay! You can count by 4s, draw arrays, or use your fingers. You can also think of it as repeated addition, like 4 + 4 + 4 = 12.