The same grid, with the answers removed.
A blank multiplication grid with the row and column headers printed and every product left empty. Filling one in from memory is a far better test of recall than reciting a single table, because it removes the rhythm children lean on.
What it is for
- Timed recall practice against the clock
- Diagnosing exactly which facts are shaky
- Weekly progress checks
- Homework that needs no marking scheme beyond the filled chart
Common questions
Why is a blank grid better than reciting a table?
Reciting the six times table in order lets a child count up in sixes and arrive at the answer without recall. A grid asks for facts in a jumbled order, which is what actually happens in arithmetic, so gaps show up immediately.
How long should it take?
A child with secure tables can fill a 12 by 12 grid in around five minutes. Time it, note which cells were slow rather than only which were wrong, and practise those.
Where is the answer key?
Print the multiplication chart — it is the same grid with the products filled in.
Other maths sheets
- Multiplication chart — Times tables to 12×12, every product computed.
- Times tables practice — A worksheet per table, 40 questions, with answers.
- Number lines — Six ranges including negatives and blank, evenly spaced.
Also free: printable paper including graph and squared, sudoku, and planner templates.