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How to Learn the Times Tables

You do not need to grind all 144 multiplication facts equally — most kids already know the easy ones. The trick is to hammer the two dozen facts people actually get wrong (the 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 tables). This deck focuses on exactly those.

There are 20 cards in the deck below. You can read through them, practise them right here with the flip-card player, and then save the deck to study properly with spaced repetition — the method that makes them stick for months, not minutes.

QUESTION
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Why the multiplication tables is hard to memorize (and the fix)

The 2s, 5s and 10s are easy and the table is symmetric (6×7 = 7×6), so the real work is a small, stubborn set in the middle — 6×7, 6×8, 7×8, 7×9, 8×9 — that needs deliberate, spaced practice.

The fix is active recall plus spaced repetition. Instead of re-reading the list (which feels productive but barely works), you test yourself — pull each answer out of memory — and you review each card on a schedule that stretches over time. Every time you successfully recall a fact, the memory gets stronger and the next review is pushed further out. That's how you go from "I saw it once" to "I just know it."

The fastest way to learn the multiplication tables

  1. Break it into small batches. Ignore what you already know. Drill only the facts you hesitate on, and because a×b = b×a, learning 7×8 also gives you 8×7 for free.
  2. Test, don't re-read. Look at the question, say the answer out loud before flipping the card. The little struggle to recall is what builds the memory — a smooth re-read does almost nothing.
  3. Review on a schedule. Spaced repetition shows you each card right before you'd forget it. Get one right and it comes back in a few days, then a week, then a month. Miss one and it comes back sooner.
  4. Keep sessions short and daily. Five to ten minutes a day beats a two-hour cram every time. Consistency is the whole game.
Memory trick: Two classics: 6×8 = 48 and "5, 6, 7, 8" gives 56 = 7×8. For 9s, the digits of the answer add to 9 (9×4 = 36, 3+6 = 9).

One fact per card. Speed matters — aim to answer within about two seconds, which is the difference between "knowing it" and "working it out".

The full deck: the Times Tables

Here's every card in the set. Practise them above, or save the deck and let spaced repetition schedule your reviews automatically.

ProblemAnswer
6 × 6 = ?36
6 × 7 = ?42
6 × 8 = ?48
6 × 9 = ?54
7 × 7 = ?49
7 × 8 = ?56
7 × 9 = ?63
8 × 8 = ?64
8 × 9 = ?72
9 × 9 = ?81
6 × 12 = ?72
7 × 12 = ?84
8 × 12 = ?96
9 × 12 = ?108
11 × 12 = ?132
12 × 12 = ?144
4 × 7 = ?28
4 × 8 = ?32
3 × 8 = ?24
6 × 4 = ?24

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FAQ: learning the multiplication tables

How long does it take to learn the multiplication tables?

Most people can lock in the multiplication tables within one to three weeks of short daily sessions. With spaced repetition doing 10–20 cards a day, you'll recognise them within days and recall them reliably within a couple of weeks.

What's the best way to memorize the multiplication tables?

Active recall plus spaced repetition. Test yourself instead of re-reading, and review on a schedule that spaces the cards out over time. Flashcards are built for exactly this — which is why the deck above is the fastest path.

Is this deck free?

Yes. You can practise all 20 cards on this page for free with no account. Sign up (also free) to save the deck and let spaced repetition schedule your reviews so it sticks long-term.

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