How do you do long multiplication?

Set the two numbers out in columns. Multiply the top number by the units digit, then by the tens digit, writing each result on its own line. Add the two lines together for the answer. One step at a time keeps it tidy.

How can I help my child learn their times tables?

Short, regular practice works best. A few minutes a day, and mix the order so they are not just reciting. Spot the patterns, like the tens or the fives, and link division to the same facts so they see both at once.

What is the column method for multiplication?

It is a way of multiplying larger numbers by lining them up in columns and taking one digit at a time. Most primary schools teach it this way, and it keeps each step clear so mistakes are easier to spot.

Times Tables Square (multiplication) - Activities For Learning Times Tables

Maths and English worksheets for your child's year group, made by Sunita, an experienced UK primary school teacher. Print them at home and sit together for ten minutes.

Start your free trial See plans

Free trial, no card

Times tables and division worksheets for Year 3

Sign up free, pick your child's year group and print 3 worksheets this week. Made by a UK primary school teacher, yours to use at the kitchen table.

✓Made by an experienced UK primary school teacher
✓Mapped to the national curriculum, Reception to Year 6
✓Print at home and work on paper, no screen needed

See all Year 3 worksheets See plans

No card needed. One teacher, every worksheet.

Start your free trial

It takes a minute. No card, no password.

Already have an account? Sign in

Home Advice and tips

Free Teaching Resources Subject Maths Age 7 to 11 Years Old Key Stages Key Stage 2 Maths & English Worksheets

Why Learn Multiplication Tables?

Learning and knowing your times tables is an important maths skill. Children should learn their multiplication tables up to 12 x 12. They should be able to recall these number facts quickly when asked to work out word problems, using written methods and in mental maths.

Multiplication is used almost everywhere, from shopping to sharing out sweets. Many children learn multiplication by rote. Some learn by writing out each times table and it's corresponding division sums. Many children will also learn their times tables using a multiplication square.

Learning Multiplication Tables

The key to learning multiplication facts is by going over each multiplication table repeatedly. This is a better way to help children memorise the times tables facts.

Many children learn each times table one at a time. They remember it in their short term memory. By the end of the day, or week, they will have forgotten most of it. The aim should be to help children to keep these multiplication facts in their long term memory, so that they can draw on the information when ever it is needed.

Take a look at Teach My Kids Multiplication Packs

How To Learn Multiplication Tables

A multiplication or times tables square can be used to learn the times tables, find division facts, find square numbers and multiples of a number, look for patterns between times tables and much more!
It is a good idea to encourage children to learn their division facts at the same time as learning their multiplication facts.
Blank multiplication squares can be given to older children to fill in on a regular basis.
Ask children multiplication tables questions (What is 3 x 4?) when out and about, e.g. when in the car, walking to school.
Ask children multiplication tables in number order e.g. 1 x 3=, 2 x 3=, 3 x 3= ...
Ask children multiplication tables in mixed up e.g. 8 x 3 =, 5 x 3 =, 2 x 3 = ...
As the above two tips but using division questions.
Ask simple multiplication word or division word problems, e.g. If I buy 6 pencils at 5p each, how much money will I need?

Free Multiplication Square

Teach My Kids - KS2 Maths. Our worksheets contain activities to help Primary School children learn their times tables and division facts.

- The free worksheet link below contains a filled in times tables square. This can be used to help with checking answers, answering questions and word problems.

View our Maths and English Worksheets

Join Teach My Kids to gain access to many more Maths and English Worksheets.

Sunita

UK primary teacher

Every worksheet on Teach My Kids is made by Sunita, a UK primary school teacher with over ten years in the classroom. She writes each one by hand and maps it to the national curriculum, so what your child practises at home lines up with what they do at school. It's all on paper, not a screen, and takes about ten minutes a day.

Try the classroom free

What you're joining

This is your child's online classroom.

You're not buying a single worksheet. You log in to a space set up for your child, where the full Year 3 library unlocks and everything stays in one place.

The Teach My Kids classroom, set to Year 1 reading, listing worksheets to view, mark as done and download. — The space you log in to. Once you set your child's year, their worksheets are here and ready to print.

1.

Your own space, any time.

A login for your family. No app to install. Open it whenever suits you.
2.

Set to your child's year.

Pick their year group and the right worksheets unlock. Move it up as they grow.
3.

The whole library unlocks.

Every worksheet for their year in maths and English, matched to the school curriculum and sorted by topic. Not one sheet, all of them.
4.

Print what you need, when you need it.

The whole library is open, so you print this week's topics when they come up at school. No daily limit and nothing to ration. Come back as often as you like.
5.

Tick off what's done.

Mark each worksheet as done so you can see what your child has covered.
Ready when you are.

Pick a plan and set your child's year. You can start today.
See plans

Common questions

Questions parents ask

How do you do long multiplication?: Set the two numbers out in columns. Multiply the top number by the units digit, then by the tens digit, writing each result on its own line. Add the two lines together for the answer. One step at a time keeps it tidy.
How can I help my child learn their times tables?: Short, regular practice works best. A few minutes a day, and mix the order so they are not just reciting. Spot the patterns, like the tens or the fives, and link division to the same facts so they see both at once.
What is the column method for multiplication?: It is a way of multiplying larger numbers by lining them up in columns and taking one digit at a time. Most primary schools teach it this way, and it keeps each step clear so mistakes are easier to spot.

From the kitchen table

From parents who already print at home.

Real parents, phonics through to SATs.

"Teach My Kids is a fantastic resource. We use the work sheets to reinforce the Maths and English that our children, James 9 and Katie 8, are learning at school. They are ideal for when we have a spare 10 – 15 minutes, and also give us as parents the opportunity to see how much our kids know!

As and when the work sheets are completed, I log in and tick them as completed, so it’s clear which topics have been covered. I try to do 2 - 4 of worksheets a week and feel that they are of great benefit to both our children.

I would definitely recommend ‘Teach My Kids’, it’s fantastic value for money and if you have any questions or queries these are answered promptly."

Emma Robinson

"I have found the ‘Teach my Kids’ website to be very helpful and informative. The worksheets met my children’s individual needs at a time when I was struggling with ways in which to support them. They were very easy to follow have made a real impact on their confidence in Maths and English.

The website is clear and well thought out and easy for anyone to follow. Any queries are responded to promptly. A great website for parents!"

B. Gidda

"Teach My Kids has all the ingredients of the National Curriculum and above all good lesson planning. Such an excellent tool for parents and children. The worksheets are attractive and easy to read and follow. Excellent lively illustrations. I am impressed by the rewards systems and learning path progress. The learning paths are well constructed and brilliant because all the children in the family can use it. Very useful advice to parents.

I would encouraged parents towards this user friendly and excellent web site."

M. Welton

"Teach my kids is a very valuable website! Great worksheets available that help me and my child on her sometimes confusing learning path. Fabulous helpful and friendly owners, would highly recommend!"

Emma Jones

"I have been with Teach My Kids for a few months and can see an improvement in my daughter. The rewards have helped her stay focused."

M.Miles

"The maths sheets are great. We love them."

Emma C.

"This is a great deal for the price. We print them on Sunday so they are ready for the week. It saves us a lot of stress."

David H.

"These sheets help so much. My husband and I use them a lot to know what our kids should learn. Before we found this site, we did not know how to help with homework. Now it is so easy."

Sarah W.

"My son spells much better now and never complains."

James P.

"I love that there are no screens. It is so nice to see them use a real pencil and paper. They focus much better this way."

Chloe B.

"This is perfect for extra practice at home. His teachers see a big change, so we will keep using it. Ten minutes a day is all it takes to see him get better at maths. I tell all my friends to buy it."

Mark T.

"Having all the sheets in one place saves me hours online."

Laura S.

"We bought the Year 2 pack and love it. The pages are clear and match what they learn in school exactly."

Tom R.

"My daughter counts so much better since we started."

Sophie M.

"The files are very easy to print. I am bad with computers, but this site is simple to use. I just log in, pick a math sheet, and print it. No hard steps at all."

Paul K.

"This is a great site. It really helped my daughter read better, and she is much more brave reading out loud now."

Rachel G.

"Just what we needed. The short tasks keep the kids busy."

Daniel L.

"My wife and I think the yearly plan is worth every penny. It costs less than a tutor and keeps their skills sharp. We use it for both our kids and it works nicely for both of them."

Chris A.

"These sheets helped my son learn his times tables. He is much faster at maths now."

Nicola D.

"The pages are clear and very easy for kids to read."

Andy F.

"This is a great learning site. We use it twice a week for English, and it helps him with his class work a lot."

Helen J.

"I print a few off at work. The kids like doing them after dinner because the work is short and easy. It gives them a lot of pride when they finish a page all by themselves. Best thing I have bought for them."

Simon W.

"A huge help for home school morning lessons."

Lucy E.

"This site works great for our family. The writing sheets have really helped my son form his letters better."

Gareth N.

"Amazing site just renewed my subscription for the second year. This site is well structured and has helped to assure me that the work we do at home co-ordinates and strengthens the work done at school."

Reena Chohan

Putting Your Child's Education First

Times Tables Square (multiplication) - Activities For Learning Times Tables