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Times tables

Lower Primary 5 questions
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What times tables means

You learn to find answers by using the 2, 5 and 10 times tables. This helps you work out simple multiplication quickly in class and in tests.

What you will practise

  • Multiply small numbers by 2, 5 and 10.
  • Count in twos, fives and tens to find answers.
  • Spot the pattern when a number is doubled.
  • Add a zero when multiplying by 10.
  • Check answers using repeated addition.

Before you start

You should be able to count forwards in ones, twos, fives and tens. You should also know simple addition facts and the idea of equal groups.

Not confident yet? Work through Addition and subtraction first.

Worked example

One question from this skill's own question bank, shown with its full working.

Question

What is 2 x 6?

Answer: 12

Working: Two times six means 6 + 6 = 12.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Mixing up the table and using the wrong number pattern.
  • Skipping a count while counting in twos, fives or tens.
  • Forgetting that multiplying by 10 adds one zero.
  • Writing the answer from memory without checking the pattern.

Curriculum and exam alignment

Ghana GES Basic 1 to 3 syllabusSchool-based assessment

This topic normally appears in Lower Primary as part of early number work before more complex multiplication. It supports school-based continuous assessment and end-of-term tests by building quick recall of basic facts.

Curriculum notes are a general guide to where this work normally sits. Always check the syllabus your school or examination body is currently using.

Related skills

Other Number Basics skills in Maths, at the same point in the course.

Other Maths topics

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Exams that assess times tables

Lower Primary work on this skill feeds directly into these exam papers. Each page lists the Maths topics that appear on it.

GESGES practice questionsFree GES practice across the subjects at this stage, with worked answers.BECEBECE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the BECE practice page.WASSCEWASSCE practice questionsListed as a related subject on the WASSCE practice page.

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