The idea behind the Multiplication Olympics is to embed the work that most children<br /> undertake in Years 1 ­ 4 to learn the multiplication tables up to 10. It has been designed to<br /> 'gamify' the learning process so that the children have to complete times­table squares in a<br /> set time in order to progress to the next stage. The purpose is to engage and motivate<br /> children to become faster with their mental arithmetic and to reward them each week for<br /> their effort and success.<br /> <br /> The Multiplication Olympics has been designed to last 6 weeks, over 3 booklets, with each<br /> stage lasting one week. The premise of the game is to progress from a 'district level'<br /> multiplication athlete into an Olympic Champion through repeated practice. At the end of<br /> each stage, the children are also rewarded with certificates should they achieve predefined<br /> times, which very gradually become more challenging.<br /> <br /> A highly ­graduated approach to progression has been employed throughout; qualification<br /> for week 2 ­ Regional Level ­ requires that the 10 x 10 square is completed in 7 minutes.<br /> However, in order to become an Olympic Champion after 6 weeks, and an Olympic Gold<br /> Certificate winner, the child will ultimately need to complete the grid in 1 Minute 30 seconds<br /> (2 Minutes for silver and 2 minutes 30 seconds for bronze). This provides real challenge<br /> for the most committed, whilst affording lots of opportunities to celebrate success along the<br /> way.<br /> <br /> We recommend that a 2 second penalty is applied for each incorrect answer ­ but this is up<br /> to your discretion!<br /> <br /> It is envisaged that this resource could be used as:<br /> ­ An 'brain­gym' type warm up during registration in the morning or afternoon<br /> ­ A starter activity during numeracy lessons<br /> ­ A homework activity each evening<br /> ­ A catch­up or additional practice activity for children who need additional support with<br /> mental arithmetic

Double-sided multiplication flash cards. Aimed at children in Years 1 - 4 as an activity, Years 5 &amp; 6 as revision. Each times table is clearly linked to the appropriate year group, based upon the current Mathematics curriculum.<br /> <br /> Keywords: Multiplication, Times tables, Primary, Flash Cards.

2, 5 and 10 times table multiplication 'Follow Me' Cards. A brilliant, fun game for the whole class. These tables cards are aimed as a teaching resource for Years 1 &amp; 2, but are also suitable as a revision exercise for Key Stage 2. You can also add a competitive element to the game by printing multiple copies of the cards and giving these to the children: the first one to use up all of their cards is the winner!<br /> <br /> This resource boosts number confidence and makes learning the times tables fun! It also works really well as a lesson starter.