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Double Digits 11 times table adventure

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Double Digits 11 times table adventure

A story-led page turning double digits into a junior adventure for practising the 11 times table.

Quick answer

By learning the 11 times table, you can quickly work out how many items there are when you have groups of 11 things – like 11 football players on a team, or 11 slices in each pizza box!

Learning outcome

By the end of this page, you will be able to multiply any number by 11 and use this to solve real-life problems, like sharing 11 sweets with friends or counting how many wheels are on 11 cars. Success signs:

You can say the 11 times table from 0 to 12 out loud.
You can solve problems like "If there are 11 children in each of 5 teams, how many children are there in total?"
You can find the answer to 11 x 7 or 11 x 12 without counting on your fingers.
You can use 11 times table facts to help with money, time, or games.

Why this matters

Multiplying by 11 helps you solve many everyday problems quickly. For example, if you’re buying 11 tickets for a school play, or if you're helping to arrange 11 chairs for a party, knowing your 11 times table helps you count faster. It also helps in games, sports, and even cooking – like when you're making 11 batches of a recipe.

How it works

The 11 times table is a bit like a pattern. When you multiply a number by 11, you're adding that number to itself 11 times. But there's a fun trick for 11 times tables when the number is between 1 and 9:

For 11 x 1 = 11
For 11 x 2 = 22
For 11 x 3 = 33
For 11 x 4 = 44
For 11 x 5 = 55
For 11 x 6 = 66
For 11 x 7 = 77
For 11 x 8 = 88
For 11 x 9 = 99

For bigger numbers like 11 x 10, 11 x 11, and 11 x 12, you can use simple addition or skip counting.

Examples you can see

Let’s imagine you’re on a treasure hunt with 11 friends, and you find 11 gold coins for each friend. How many coins did you find in total?

11 friends × 11 coins each = 11 × 11 = 121 coins

Or imagine you’re planning a birthday party where each of 11 guests gets 11 cupcakes. How many cupcakes do you need?

11 guests × 11 cupcakes = 11 × 11 = 121 cupcakes

Let’s try another one. If a football team has 11 players, and there are 4 teams, how many players are there altogether?

4 teams × 11 players = 4 × 11 = 44 players

You can also use arrays to show this. Draw 4 rows with 11 items in each row – that’s 44 items in total.

Try it as a mini adventure

Adventure: The 11 Times Table Treasure Hunt You are a brave explorer in a land where everything comes in groups of 11. You must collect 11 magic crystals for each of 12 kingdoms. How many crystals do you need?

1st kingdom: 11 crystals
2nd kingdom: 11 crystals
3rd kingdom: 11 crystals
4th kingdom: 11 crystals
5th kingdom: 11 crystals
6th kingdom: 11 crystals
7th kingdom: 11 crystals
8th kingdom: 11 crystals
9th kingdom: 11 crystals
10th kingdom: 11 crystals
11th kingdom: 11 crystals
12th kingdom: 11 crystals

So, 12 × 11 = ? Answer: 132 crystals! You can also play a game: Count out 11 toys and pretend they are 11 pieces of treasure. Then, collect 11 of these groups. How many pieces of treasure do you have? Answer: 11 × 11 = 121 pieces of treasure.

Common mistakes

Mistake: Thinking 11 × 11 = 111
Why it happens: Confusing the pattern with the number 11.
Fix: Use a number line or draw 11 rows with 11 items each to see that 11 × 11 = 121.

Mistake: Mixing up 11 × 12 and 11 × 2
Why it happens: Not knowing how to multiply bigger numbers.
Fix: Break it down: 11 × 12 = (11 × 10) + (11 × 2) = 110 + 22 = 132.

Mistake: Forgetting that 11 × 0 = 0
Why it happens: Thinking that 0 means nothing, not that 0 groups of 11 = 0.
Fix: Use real-world examples: if you have 0 groups of 11 apples, you have 0 apples.

Parent and carer guide

Parents and carers can help by:

Playing a quick 11 times table chant with their child – “11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, 110, 121, 132”
Using real items like 11 pencils in each of 3 boxes to show 3 × 11 = 33
Pointing out 11 times table facts in daily life: “If you see 11 buses, and each bus has 11 seats, how many seats are there?”
Encouraging children to count by 11s in a fun way – like jumping 11 steps at a time

How to help without pressure: Make it fun! Try a quick game where you ask your child to multiply 11 by any number between 1 and 12. If they get it wrong, help them count or draw it out. Never say “you’re bad at maths” – instead, say “let’s try again.”

Practice questions

11 × 3 = ?
11 × 7 = ?
11 × 10 = ?
11 × 12 = ?
11 × 0 = ?

Answers:

FAQ

What is the 11 times table?

The 11 times table is a list of multiplication facts where you multiply 11 by numbers from 0 to 12. For example, 11 × 1 = 11, 11 × 2 = 22, and so on.

Why is 11 × 11 = 121?

Because 11 × 11 means 11 groups of 11. If you count all the items in 11 rows with 11 items each, you get 121.

How can I learn the 11 times table quickly?

Practice counting by 11s, use flashcards, or play games like “11 times table bingo.” You can also use arrays or draw groups of 11 items to see the pattern.

Can I use 11 times table in games?

Yes! If you're playing a board game with 11 players, or if you're counting 11 points each time, you can use the 11 times table to find the total quickly.

What is 11 × 5?

11 × 5 = 55. You can think of it as 5 groups of 11, or 11 + 11 + 11 + 11 + 11 = 55.

Double Digits 11 times table facts

11 Times Table Facts

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