Variations
What prints with the starting settings
| Paper | US Letter — 215.9 × 279.4 mm (8.5 × 11 in) |
|---|---|
| Grid | 12 × 12 (144 products) |
| Grids per page | 1 |
| Margins | 1/2″ |
| Line weight | 0.18 mm (bold 0.35 mm) |
| Print setting | Scale 100% / Actual size |
Practice that shows patterns
Filling in a blank multiplication chart is more than a memory test. Children soon notice that the chart is symmetrical along the diagonal, because 3 × 7 and 7 × 3 are the same, so they only need to work out about half the squares. The squares on the diagonal (1, 4, 9, 16…) are the square numbers, and each row increases by the same amount every step, which helps when a fact has been forgotten.
Ways to use it
- Row by row: fill only the table being learned this week, then add one more each week.
- Diagonal first: fill the square numbers, then use symmetry to complete each pair.
- Speed check: time a full grid at the start and end of a unit.
- Mix and fill: call out random facts and ask children to write each answer in the right square.
Smaller grids
The 10 × 10 variation covers the tables most curricula teach first. For a reference chart to keep in a folder, see the 1 to 10 multiplication chart.
Printing
Print at 100% / Actual size. One grid per page gives squares big enough for three-digit products such as 144.
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Frequently asked questions
What is shown on the blank chart?
The numbers 1 to 12 in the shaded top row and left column, and the × sign in the corner. All 144 product squares are empty.
Where is the answer key?
Print the complete chart from the multiplication chart page; it shows every product from 1 × 1 to 12 × 12.
How long does it take to fill?
A child who knows their tables well can often fill a 12 × 12 grid in about ten minutes. Timing the same blank chart once a week is a simple way to show progress.
Can I make a 5 × 5 grid?
Yes. In the generator, choose up to 5 × 5 with products shown set to None, a good start for children who are only learning the 2s and 5s.
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