Learn the times tables
When the times tables come to your child without effort, their attention is free for the thinking in harder problems. In 4th and 5th grade, a problem like 47 x 6 holds several facts inside it, and counting out each one makes it easy to lose track of the bigger steps. Quick facts also smooth the way into fractions later on. And they come up at home: 4 packs of 6 yogurts, or 3 rows of 8 muffins.
In this video, your child will learn to find times facts from ones you know.
The lesson stops at each question for your child's answer.
Three problems, each a little harder
Each problem is worked step by step. Your child will solve the last one before Bobby shows how.
Example 1
7 × 4 = ?
Example 2
9 × 6 = ?
Your child's turn
8 × 7 = ?
The two key steps
- 1Start from 5s or 10s you know.
- 2Add rows, or take extra away.
Mistakes to listen for
- Confusing facts that sound or look alike, such as saying 6 x 8 is 42 or mixing up 7 x 8 and 7 x 6.
- Counting up from the start for every fact, so 7 x 9 means saying 9, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63 each time.
- Knowing the facts in order when chanting a table, but not when one like 6 x 9 is asked on its own.
The lesson shows every step, so your child sees why it works. Read our parent's guide to knowing the times tables by heart →
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Questions parents ask
Does my child need an account to watch?
No. You can watch this on any device at any time. If your child would like to practice knowing the times tables by heart, and you'd like parent-friendly reports on your child's progress and growth, you can join Bobby's Math Club for unlimited free practice.
What happens when my child answers a question?
A right answer gets a cheer, and the lesson carries on. If your child isn't sure, they can tap "I don't know yet", and Bobby gives the answer and shows another example. Nothing is scored or stored.
Is this the same lesson that's on YouTube?
Yes. Here, the lesson stops at each question and waits for your child to answer. On YouTube, each question stays on screen for a few seconds, and then the lesson plays on.
Where can I learn more?
There's a short, kid-friendly lesson like this one for every Pre-K to 5th grade math skill, all in our video library. Our parent's guide to knowing the times tables by heart has more on where kids get stuck and how you can help at home. In the club, your child practices at just the right level, about five minutes a day, and you get parent-friendly reports as they grow. Learn more about how it works →
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