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Multiplication Facts Bingo
Call out times-table questions while students mark the answers on their bingo cards.
- Time20 minutes
- GradesGrades 3-5
- SubjectMath
- ThemeSTEM
- ThemeTeamwork
Learning outcomes
- Recall multiplication facts quickly
- Match a question to its product
- Check answers against a key
What you need
- Bingo cards printed with products
- A Times Tables Shuffled Practice sheet and key for calling questions
- Counters
Puzzle tools used
All tools are free, with no sign-up, and every sheet can be printed with an answer key.
Step by step
- Choose the facts to practise (for example the 6, 7 and 8 times tables). List some of their products, such as 12, 18, 21, 24, 28, 32 and more, and paste them into the Bingo tool as My own list.
- Generate and print cards. Each card has different products in a different order.
- Use a Shuffled Practice sheet to call questions, such as 6 x 7. Students find 42 on their card and mark it.
- Check winners by reading back each question and answer.
- Finish by asking which facts felt slow.
Differentiation
Support
Use only the 2, 5 and 10 times tables, and let students use a table chart.
Extend
Mix in division questions and ask students to say the related multiplication fact.
Discussion questions
- Which fact was hardest to find?
- Which two questions have the same answer?
- How could you work out a fact you forget?
What to look for
Students find answers quickly without counting on fingers and can explain a strategy.
Frequently asked questions
How many products do I need?
At least 24 different products for a 5 x 5 card. Include 6 to 8 more than you need so cards differ.
Can I use other operations?
Yes. Paste any list of answers and call questions for addition, division or fractions.
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