Times Tables Real Life
Stars In Ratings 5 times table adventure
A story-led page turning stars in ratings into a junior adventure for practising the 5 times table.
Quick answer
You can use the 5 times table to help count stars in ratings, like when rating your favourite shows, games, or movies.Learning outcome
By the end of this page, you will be able to multiply by 5 and use it to count stars in ratings, like when you give a 5-star rating to your favourite TV show or game. Success signs:- You can count in 5s up to 60
- You can multiply any number by 5
- You can use 5s to work out how many stars you give out
- You can understand that 5 stars for 3 shows = 15 stars total
Why this matters
Knowing your 5 times table helps you quickly count stars when rating things you enjoy. Whether you're watching a show, playing a game, or eating at a restaurant, you can use 5s to work out how many stars you give. It's like having a superpower for counting quickly!How it works
The 5 times table is easy to learn because you're counting by 5s:- 1 group of 5 = 5
- 2 groups of 5 = 10
- 3 groups of 5 = 15
- 4 groups of 5 = 20
- 5 groups of 5 = 25
- 6 groups of 5 = 30
- 7 groups of 5 = 35
- 8 groups of 5 = 40
- 9 groups of 5 = 45
- 10 groups of 5 = 50
- 11 groups of 5 = 55
- 12 groups of 5 = 60
Examples you can see
Let's imagine you're rating your favourite shows. If you watch 3 shows and give each 5 stars, how many stars did you give in total? Example 1:- 1 show = 5 stars
- 2 shows = 10 stars
- 3 shows = 15 stars
- 1 car = 5 wheels
- 2 cars = 10 wheels
- 3 cars = 15 wheels
- 4 cars = 20 wheels
- 1 bag = 5 apples
- 2 bags = 10 apples
- 3 bags = 15 apples
- 4 bags = 20 apples
- 5 bags = 25 apples
Try it as a mini adventure
Adventure: Star Rating Challenge! You're going on a movie night adventure. You and your friends are rating your favourite films. Here's how it works: 1st time: You watch 1 movie and give it 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 2nd time: You watch 2 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 3rd time: You watch 3 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 4th time: You watch 4 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 5th time: You watch 5 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 6th time: You watch 6 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 7th time: You watch 7 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 8th time: You watch 8 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 9th time: You watch 9 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 10th time: You watch 10 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 11th time: You watch 11 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? 12th time: You watch 12 movies and give each 5 stars. How many stars did you give? Answer:- 1 movie = 5 stars
- 2 movies = 10 stars
- 3 movies = 15 stars
- 4 movies = 20 stars
- 5 movies = 25 stars
- 6 movies = 30 stars
- 7 movies = 35 stars
- 8 movies = 40 stars
- 9 movies = 45 stars
- 10 movies = 50 stars
- 11 movies = 55 stars
- 12 movies = 60 stars
Common mistakes
- Mistake: Thinking 5 x 5 = 20
Why it happens: Confusing 5 x 5 with 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 25
Fix: Use your fingers or count by 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25. So 5 x 5 = 25 - Mistake: Mixing up 5 x 3 = 15 and 3 x 5 = 15
Why it happens: Not understanding that multiplication is the same either way
Fix: Remember that 5 x 3 means 5 groups of 3, and 3 x 5 means 3 groups of 5. They both equal 15! - Mistake: Forgetting that 0 x 5 = 0
Why it happens: Thinking you need to add 5 to get the answer
Fix: Remember that 0 groups of 5 means 0 stars in total
Parent and carer guide
You can help your child by:- Practising counting in 5s together using fingers or objects
- Using real-life examples like stars on a rating or groups of 5 items
- Playing a quick game where you say a number and they say what 5 times that number is
- Encouraging them to explain how they solved a problem
- Not worrying if they make mistakes – they're learning!
- "Can you count in 5s with me?"
- "How many stars would you give if you watched 4 shows?"
- "Let's think about how many wheels 3 toy cars would have"
- They don't know all the facts straight away – that's normal
- They might skip a number – that's okay too
- They might get confused – that's part of learning!
Practice questions
- How many stars are there if you give 3 movies 5 stars each?
- How many wheels do 4 toy cars have if each car has 5 wheels?
- How many apples are in 5 bags if each bag has 5 apples?
- How many stars do you give if you watch 7 shows and rate each with 5 stars?
- How many fingers do 6 people have if each person has 5 fingers on one hand?
- 15 stars
- 20 wheels
- 25 apples
- 35 stars
- 30 fingers
FAQ
What is the 5 times table?
The 5 times table is counting in 5s: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60.
Why is the 5 times table useful?
It helps you count stars quickly, work out how many items you have in groups of 5, and solve problems faster.
How can I remember the 5 times table?
You can count in 5s, use your fingers, or draw pictures of groups of 5 items.
What if I forget a 5 times table fact?
You can count by 5s or add 5s together. For example, 5 x 6 = 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 30.
Can I use the 5 times table for anything else?
Yes! You can use it for counting money (5p coins), telling time (5-minute intervals), or measuring things in 5s.
| 5 × 0 | 5 × 1 | 5 × 2 | 5 × 3 | 5 × 4 | 5 × 5 | 5 × 6 | 5 × 7 | 5 × 8 | 5 × 9 | 5 × 10 | 5 × 11 | 5 × 12 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 | 55 | 60 |