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11 times table in real life: football teams

Use football teams to make the 11 times table concrete, funny and memorable.

Quick answer

The 11 times table in real life can be seen in football teams, where each team has 11 players on the pitch – so 2 teams have 22 players, 3 teams have 33 players, and so on.

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will understand how the 11 times table works and see how it helps us count football teams and their players in real life. Success signs:
  • You can count in 11s up to 11 x 12
  • You can solve problems like “How many players are in 5 football teams?”
  • You can see how 11 x 4 is the same as 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4 + 4
  • You can play a game to learn your 11 times table

Why this matters

The 11 times table helps you count quickly and solve problems in football, and also in many other parts of life. When you know your 11 times table, you can easily work out how many players are in any number of football teams, or how many goals or points are scored in a game. Football is a fun way to learn maths because it's full of numbers, scores, and groups of people. You can use the 11 times table to understand how teams work, how games are scored, and how many people are involved in a match.

How it works

The 11 times table is made up of groups of 11. Each time you multiply by 11, you are adding 11 more to your total. You can think of it like this:
  • 1 x 11 = 11 (1 group of 11)
  • 2 x 11 = 22 (2 groups of 11)
  • 3 x 11 = 33 (3 groups of 11)
  • 4 x 11 = 44 (4 groups of 11)
  • 5 x 11 = 55 (5 groups of 11)
  • 6 x 11 = 66 (6 groups of 11)
  • 7 x 11 = 77 (7 groups of 11)
  • 8 x 11 = 88 (8 groups of 11)
  • 9 x 11 = 99 (9 groups of 11)
  • 10 x 11 = 110 (10 groups of 11)
  • 11 x 11 = 121 (11 groups of 11)
  • 12 x 11 = 132 (12 groups of 11)
You can also think of it as repeated addition:
  • 1 x 11 = 11
  • 2 x 11 = 11 + 11 = 22
  • 3 x 11 = 11 + 11 + 11 = 33
  • 4 x 11 = 11 + 11 + 11 + 11 = 44
This helps you see that multiplying by 11 is just adding 11 over and over again.

Examples you can see

Here are some fun examples of how the 11 times table works in real life, especially with football teams: Example 1: Football Players A football team has 11 players. If you have 3 football teams, how many players are there altogether?
  • 1 team = 11 players
  • 2 teams = 22 players
  • 3 teams = 33 players
Example 2: Goal Scoring In a football match, each team scores goals. If one team scores 4 goals, how many goals are scored in total if there are 11 teams playing?
  • 1 team = 4 goals
  • 2 teams = 8 goals
  • 3 teams = 12 goals
  • 4 teams = 16 goals
  • 5 teams = 20 goals
  • 6 teams = 24 goals
  • 7 teams = 28 goals
  • 8 teams = 32 goals
  • 9 teams = 36 goals
  • 10 teams = 40 goals
  • 11 teams = 44 goals
Example 3: Team Formation Imagine you are making football teams for a school tournament. If you want to make 5 teams, and each team needs 11 players, how many players do you need in total?
  • 1 team = 11 players
  • 2 teams = 22 players
  • 3 teams = 33 players
  • 4 teams = 44 players
  • 5 teams = 55 players

Try it as a mini adventure

Adventure: Football Team Builder You are the coach of a school football team. You want to make 7 football teams for the upcoming tournament. Each team has 11 players.
  • 1st time: How many players do you need for 1 team? 11 players
  • 2nd time: How many players do you need for 2 teams? 22 players
  • 3rd time: How many players do you need for 3 teams? 33 players
  • 4th time: How many players do you need for 4 teams? 44 players
  • 5th time: How many players do you need for 5 teams? 55 players
  • 6th time: How many players do you need for 6 teams? 66 players
  • 7th time: How many players do you need for 7 teams? 77 players
Now, imagine you are counting all the players for all 7 teams. How many players are there in total? That’s right – 77 players! You can also make a football team poster with 11 players on each team, and then count how many players you have for different numbers of teams.

Common mistakes

  • Mistake: Thinking 11 x 11 = 111
    Why it happens: Confusing the 11 times table with the pattern of adding 11 each time.
    Correct answer: 11 x 11 = 121. You can check this by adding 11 eleven times or using a calculator.
  • Mistake: Counting 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, 100, 110, 120
    Why it happens: Getting confused with the pattern and missing the correct 12th step.
    Correct answer: 11 x 12 = 132. Keep counting 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, 110, 121, 132.
  • Mistake: Thinking 11 x 5 = 55, but then getting confused with 11 x 6 = 66.
    Why it happens: Not seeing the pattern of adding 11 each time.
    Correct answer: 11 x 5 = 55 and 11 x 6 = 66. Each time you add 11 to the previous result.

Parent and carer guide

As a parent or carer, you can help your child learn the 11 times table by:
  • Using football teams as a real-life example to make the table more fun and memorable.
  • Practising counting in 11s together, perhaps while walking to school or playing a game.
  • Encouraging your child to draw football teams with 11 players each and count how many players there are in total.
  • Playing a game where you ask questions like, “How many players are in 4 football teams?” and let your child answer.
  • Using the 11 times table in everyday situations, like counting the number of goals scored or the number of people in a group.
Remember, learning times tables takes time and practice. Be patient and celebrate small wins. If your child makes a mistake, gently correct them and encourage them to try again.

Practice questions

  1. How many players are in 3 football teams?
  2. How many players are in 6 football teams?
  3. How many players are in 9 football teams?
  4. How many players are in 11 football teams?
  5. How many players are in 12 football teams?
Answers:
  1. 33 players
  2. 66 players
  3. 99 players
  4. 121 players
  5. 132 players

FAQ

What is the 11 times table?

The 11 times table is a list of numbers you get when you multiply 11 by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, and 12. Each number is 11 more than the one before it.

Why is the 11 times table important?

The 11 times table helps you count quickly and solve problems in everyday life, especially in sports like football, where each team has 11 players.

How can I remember the 11 times table?

You can remember it by counting in 11s, using football teams, or by seeing that each time you multiply by 11, you add 11 to the previous result.

Can I use the 11 times table for other things besides football?

Yes! You can use the 11 times table to count groups of 11 items, like 11 cookies in a box, 11 books on a shelf, or 11 friends at a party.

What is the biggest number in the 11 times table?

The biggest number in the 11 times table is 132, which is 11 x 12.

11 Times Table Facts
11 x 0 11 x 1 11 x 2 11 x 3 11 x 4 11 x 5 11 x 6 11 x 7 11 x 8 11 x 9 11 x 10 11 x 11 11 x 12
0 11 22 33 44 55 66 77 88 99 110 121 132