Advanced Tricks for the 12 Times Table

Advanced Tricks for the 12 Times Table

Veerle Dielen · Elementary teacher · December 3, 2025 · Per Times TableAdvanced Tricks for the 12 Times TableThe 12 times table sits in an awkward spot. It is not required by Common Core, which expects fluency only up to 10×10, but it shows up in real life constantly:...
Times Tables 1 to 10: A Complete Overview

Times Tables 1 to 10: A Complete Overview

Veerle Dielen · Elementary teacher · December 2, 2025 · Per Times TableTimes Tables 1 to 10: A Complete OverviewWhen it comes to teaching multiplication tables, the task can seem overwhelming. With 100 facts spanning 10 tables, parents and teachers alike might feel...
Why the 3 Times Table Is Underrated

Why the 3 Times Table Is Underrated

Veerle Dielen · Elementary teacher · November 17, 2025 · Per Times TableWhy the 3 Times Table Is UnderratedWhen kids and teachers talk about hard times tables, the conversation usually focuses on the 6s, 7s, 8s, and 9s. The 3 times table rarely makes the list of...
The 8 Times Table Doubling Chain

The 8 Times Table Doubling Chain

Veerle Dielen · Elementary teacher · November 5, 2025 · Per Times TableThe 8 Times Table Doubling ChainUnderstanding the Basics of Multiplication TablesTeaching multiplication tables to young children can seem daunting, especially when numbers like 8 are involved....