Multiplication Math Trick

Math Trick

I wanted to take a moment to share a super-easy and effective math trick that I recently discovered, which has made learning the 9 times table a breeze! Although I didn’t know this method during my own school days, I genuinely wish I had, as it would have made things so much easier. I stumbled upon it while teaching my children math at home, and it has proven to be a fantastic way to grasp the concept of multiplication.

Here’s how the trick works: grab a piece of paper and prepare to write down a simple chart. On one side, you will list the numbers in the tens place, starting from 0 and counting up to 9 (0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9). On the adjacent side, you will list the numbers in the ones place, starting from 9 and counting down to 0 (9, 8, 7, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2, 1, 0). 

By pairing the digits from each column together, you’ll find that you have all the answers to the 9 times table right in front of you. For example, when you pair 0 (from the tens place) with 9 (from the ones place), you get 0 × 9 = 0. With 1 and 8, you get 1 × 9 = 9; and so on, up to 9 × 9 = 81. It’s truly a breeze to visualize and memorize the 9 times table using this method!

I genuinely wish I had been introduced to this trick back in school, especially since the 9 times table always felt like a significant challenge for me. Moreover, it has become an incredibly useful tool for teaching my son, who has Dyslexia. This technique not only simplifies the process but also boosts his confidence as he learns. I highly recommend trying it out — it might just change the way you approach multiplication! breeze to do your 9 times tables with this trick. I wish I had it back in school, especially for the 9 times table, which was a real challenge. It's also been an excellent tool for teaching my son, who has Dyslexia.

Math can be an exciting adventure when you know a few clever tricks to make it easier! What’s a fun math trick you’ve discovered? We’d love to hear about it!