Amazing Eights! Let’s Conquer the 8 Times Table!

Hello Multiplication Champions! Are you ready to tackle another super important times table? It’s time for the 8 times table! Knowing your 8s is fantastic for solving bigger maths problems, and it’s connected to cool things like octopus legs and spider legs! We’ve got some awesome tricks, like “double, double, double” and using your 4 times table knowledge, to make learning your 8s a great adventure!

What is the 8 Times Table?

The 8 times table is all about counting in groups of eight. When you multiply a number by 8, you’re finding the total of that many groups of eight.

Here are the facts up to 12×8:

• 1 × 8 = 8
• 2 × 8 = 16
• 3 × 8 = 24
• 4 × 8 = 32
• 5 × 8 = 40
• 6 × 8 = 48
• 7 × 8 = 56
• 8 × 8 = 64
• 9 × 8 = 72
• 10 × 8 = 80
• 11 × 8 = 88
• 12 × 8 = 96

Super Tricks for Learning Your 8s!

• Double Your 4 Times Table! If you know your 4 times table, the 8s are easy – just double the answer from the 4s!
  • Example: For 6 × 8:
    • First think: What is 6 × 4? (It’s 24)
    • Now, just double that answer: 24 + 24 = 48.
    • So, 6 × 8 = 48!
• The “Double, Double, Double” Trick! This is another amazing way! To multiply any number by 8, you can double the number, then double your answer, then double that answer again!
  • Example: For 3 × 8:
    • Double 3: 3 + 3 = 6.
    • Double that answer (6): 6 + 6 = 12.
    • Double that answer (12): 12 + 12 = 24.
    • So, 3 × 8 = 24!
• Count in Eights: Practice chanting: 8, 16, 24, 32, 40, 48, 56, 64, 72, 80, 88, 96. This helps build rhythm and memory.
• Pattern Spotting: All the answers in the 8 times table are even numbers. The ones digits follow a pattern: 8, 6, 4, 2, 0, and then it repeats (8, 6, 4, 2, 0…).
• Songs and Rhymes: Find some catchy “8 times table songs” online – singing is a brilliant way to make facts stick!

Practice Your 8 Times Table Power! (18 Questions)

Time to show how well you know your amazing eights! Here are 18 quick questions. Try using the “double the 4s” trick or “double, double, double” to help you recall the answers quickly.

(Your web app with the 18 questions will go here. Questions should be recall-based, like “9 x 8 = ?”, “? x 8 = 48”, or “What is 8 multiplied by 5?”.)

Why is Knowing Your 8 Times Table So Great?

• Mega Fast Calculations: Quick recall helps you solve multiplication and division problems super fast.
• Unlocks Division by 8: If you know 8 × 7 = 56, you also know 56 ÷ 8 = 7! (They’re best friends – inverse operations!)
• Helps with Fractions and More: You’ll use your times tables for understanding eighths (1/8), finding area, and lots of other cool maths.
• Builds Awesome Maths Confidence: Every times table you master is a huge achievement and makes you feel like a maths champion!

Tips for Grown-Ups: Making 8 Times Table Practice Effective!

The 8 times table can seem a bit trickier, but linking it to the 4 times table (doubling) or using the “double, double, double” strategy can make it much more accessible.

• Highlight the “Double the 4s” Link: If they are confident with their 4s, this is often the easiest way in. “You know 6×4 is 24, so what’s double 24 for 6×8?”
• Practice the “Double, Double, Double” Strategy: Work through examples slowly at first to build their confidence with this three-step doubling.
• Use Flashcards & Quick Quizzes: Short, sharp bursts of practice are great for recall.
• Play Times Table Games: Look for games that focus on the 8s or allow you to select which tables to practice.
• Real-Life Eights: “If an octopus has 8 legs, how many legs would 3 octopuses have?”
• Don’t Forget the Commutative Law: Remind them that 8 × 3 is the same as 3 × 8. If they know one, they know the other!