Dice Faces 6 times table adventure
A story-led page turning dice faces into a junior adventure for practising the 6 times table.
Quick answer
By playing a dice game, you can learn and remember the 6 times table in a fun way!Learning outcome
By the end of this page, you will be able to multiply any number by 6 using dice faces and real-life examples, and you will know how to use the 6 times table in games and everyday life. Success signs:- You can say the 6 times table from 0 x 6 to 12 x 6
- You can solve problems like "How many dots are on 5 dice?"
- You can use the 6 times table to help you count in groups of 6
- You can play a dice game that uses the 6 times table
Why this matters
The 6 times table helps you solve many everyday problems quickly. When you play games, count your points, or share things equally, knowing your 6 times table makes it easier. It also helps you understand bigger maths ideas later, like fractions and division. Plus, learning it through dice makes it fun and exciting!How it works
The 6 times table is about groups of 6. If you have 1 group of 6, that's 6. If you have 2 groups of 6, that's 12. And so on. Each time you add another group of 6, you get 6 more. We can show this with dice, where each die has 6 faces.Examples you can see
Let's imagine you are playing a dice game. Each die has 6 faces. If you roll one die, you get 6 dots. If you roll two dice, you have 2 groups of 6 dots, which is 12 dots in total.| Dice Rolled | Number of Dots |
|---|---|
| 1 die | 1 x 6 = 6 |
| 2 dice | 2 x 6 = 12 |
| 3 dice | 3 x 6 = 18 |
| 4 dice | 4 x 6 = 24 |
| 5 dice | 5 x 6 = 30 |
| 6 dice | 6 x 6 = 36 |
Try it as a mini adventure
Adventure: The Dice Quest You are on a treasure hunt! To find the treasure, you must roll dice and solve 6 times table problems. 1st time: Roll 1 die. How many dots are there? 1 x 6 = 6 2nd time: Roll 2 dice. How many dots are there? 2 x 6 = 12 3rd time: Roll 3 dice. How many dots are there? 3 x 6 = 18 4th time: Roll 4 dice. How many dots are there? 4 x 6 = 24 5th time: Roll 5 dice. How many dots are there? 5 x 6 = 30 6th time: Roll 6 dice. How many dots are there? 6 x 6 = 36 7th time: Roll 7 dice. How many dots are there? 7 x 6 = 42 8th time: Roll 8 dice. How many dots are there? 8 x 6 = 48 9th time: Roll 9 dice. How many dots are there? 9 x 6 = 54 10th time: Roll 10 dice. How many dots are there? 10 x 6 = 60 11th time: Roll 11 dice. How many dots are there? 11 x 6 = 66 12th time: Roll 12 dice. How many dots are there? 12 x 6 = 72Common mistakes
- Mistake: Thinking 6 x 6 = 35
Why it happens: Confusing with 5 x 7 = 35
Fix: Remember 6 x 6 = 36, because 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6 = 36 - Mistake: Counting dots wrong on dice
Why it happens: Not looking carefully at each die
Fix: Look at each die and count the dots carefully - Mistake: Mixing up 6 x 7 and 6 x 8
Why it happens: Both are close numbers
Fix: Use skip counting or repeated addition
Parent and carer guide
You can help your child by:- Playing the dice game together, rolling dice and counting dots
- Practising the 6 times table aloud with your child
- Using real dice to make it more exciting
- Encouraging them to say the answers out loud
- Not worrying if they get it wrong – it's part of learning!
Practice questions
- How many dots are on 3 dice? Answer: 18
- How many dots are on 7 dice? Answer: 42
- How many dots are on 9 dice? Answer: 54
- How many dots are on 11 dice? Answer: 66
- How many dots are on 12 dice? Answer: 72
FAQ
What is the 6 times table?
The 6 times table shows the results of multiplying 6 by numbers from 0 to 12. For example, 6 x 1 = 6, 6 x 2 = 12, and so on.
How can I remember the 6 times table?
You can remember it by skip counting: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30, 36, 42, 48, 54, 60, 66, 72. You can also use dice to count dots!
Why is learning the 6 times table useful?
It helps you solve problems quickly, like sharing 6 sweets with friends or counting points in a game. It also builds a strong foundation for bigger maths later.
Can I use dice to learn other times tables?
Yes! You can use dice for the 2, 3, 4, 5, and 10 times tables too. Just count how many dots are on each die and multiply by the number of dice.
How can I make learning the 6 times table fun?
Play dice games, sing songs, or use your fingers to count. The more you play, the more you'll remember!