Why is Memorizing Multiplication Tables from 1 to 20 Necessary?

We were taught multiplication tables from 1 to 20 in schools in our early days. It is an essential part of learning as it serves as the foundation of our knowledge. Moreover, memorizing these tables proves very useful later in life as it turns out to be necessary for mathematics and sciences.

Now, one might wonder why it is needed as calculators already exist. Yes, calculators are there to ease calculations, but it is not always true.

For example, while calculating a bigger problem, it is sometimes considered a waste of time to do simple multiplications and additions on a calculator. In this case, calculators work slower than human brains. Also, it will hinder the problem-solving mindset of students if they use calculators for such tasks. Thus, it is always suggested that students in the lower classes memorize the multiplication tables entirely from 1 to 20.

Math Multiplication Tables from 1 to 20

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1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10	11	12	13	14	15	16	17	18	19	20
2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	46	38	40
3	3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30	33	36	39	42	45	48	51	54	57	60
4	4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40	44	48	52	56	60	64	68	72	76	80
5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100
6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72	78	84	90	96	102	108	114	120
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84	91	98	105	112	119	126	133	140
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108	117	126	135	144	153	162	171	180
10	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100	110	120	130	140	150	160	170	180	190	200

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Multiplication tables 1 to 20 (sometimes also called Times Table) are the fundamental tables needed to do bigger and more complex calculations. It is great to be able to rely on one's memory while doing calculations. It helps to boost self-confidence and also makes a person knowledgeable. Memorizing them also helps to work your brain and is suitable for students as it helps to sharpen one's brain. Thus, learning the tables by heart is essential at a young age.

Multiplication Tables from 1 to 10

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1	1	2	3	4	5	6	7	8	9	10
2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20
3	3	6	9	12	15	18	21	24	27	30
4	4	8	12	16	20	24	28	32	36	40
5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50
6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90
10	10	20	30	40	50	60	70	80	90	100

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It would be best to memorize tables 1 to 10 thoroughly before moving onto tables from 11 to 20 as they are a bit harder. You can also rhyme the tables to help in the memorization process. Also, once you are done memorizing but are not confident enough, it is suggested to test your brain. For example, you can participate in multiplication table recitation competitions, quick-fire games, small tests, and quizzes. These activities will help you to evaluate yourself and boost confidence.

Also, it helps to develop perceptual skills in a child. While learning the tables, they discover various patterns and tricks and use them to help keep track of what they are learning. It also helps increase logical and reasoning skills too. So, every child should take learning multiplication tables seriously.

Tips and Tricks to memorize Multiplication Tables

Why is Memorizing Multiplication Tables from 1 to 20 Necessary?

Below we have listed a few tricks and tips to help you memorize the multiplication tables with much ease.

For multiplication table of any number at 2, if you notice carefully, you will see a pattern that the number doubles.
For multiplication table 5, the results end at either zero or with five. Thus, 5,10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50.
For multiplication table 9, we can see that the tenth's place digit in the result goes on increasing from zero to nine while the one's place digit goes on decreasing from 9 to 0. Thus, 09, 18, 27, 36, 45, 54, 63, 72, 81, 90.
For multiplication table 10, you have to put zero after the number multiplied. For example, 10 X 5 equals 50.

Why should you learn Multiplication Tables?

Math tables from 1 to 20 are essential for us. We should learn them in our early school days because:

Knowing the tables increases your problem-solving speed.
Learning them lets us make calculations in our mind with much ease and avoids mistakes while doing mental maths.
Knowing the tables from 1 to 20 helps us better understand numbers and patterns.
The multiplication tables act as the fundamentals of mathematics and are necessary for students.

Facts about the multiplication tables from 1 to 20

1. All the results in the multiplication table of 20 are whole numbers.

2. When a number is multiplied by itself, it results in the square of the number.

3. If you multiply n with m, it equals adding m n times or adding m n times. For example, let n equals two and m equals 3. Now 2 X 3 equals six and also two times 3 equals six and times 2 equals 6.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to memorize Mathematics multiplication tables?

The most efficient way to memorize multiplication tables is to learn them by heart. Some patterns among the tables may help you learn quickly, but you have to revise them repeatedly to remember them. Also, solving a few simple sums based on multiplications helps a lot.

What is the easiest way to memorize the multiplication table?

If you are not a fan of simply memorizing the table rhythmically, then maybe this is for you. We know that an n multiplied by m can also mean n added m times or m added n times. It is a way you can remember tables, but it is very lengthy and defeats the purpose of multiplication as you are using addition. Example : 2 X 4 equals 8 and similarly 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 equals 8 and 4 + 4 equals 8.

How to remember Multiplication tables?

The best way to remember multiplication tables is to learn them by heart and read it every day so that it's crafted in your subconscious mind.

What are Mathematics multiplication tables?

When we add a number multiple times with itself, it gives a resultant number. It is a lengthy process, and the same results can be achieved by "multiplication" in a much shorter and easier way. In general, we learn multiplication tables 1 to 20 to help us solve bigger and more complex problems with ease.

Conclusion

Thus, memorizing the tables is crucial if you want to solve tough calculations and problems easily and quickly. Moreover, it also helps you in your day-to-day life and is extremely helpful in solving basic calculations, algebra, physics numerical, etc. So, it would help if you emphasized memorizing tables as, without proper memorization, higher-class concepts will become more challenging.

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8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160
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7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80
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6	6	12	18	24	30	36	42	48	54	60	66	72	78	84	90	96	102	108	114	120
7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84	91	98	105	112	119	126	133	140
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108	117	126	135	144	153	162	171	180
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2	2	4	6	8	10	12	14	16	18	20	22	24	26	28	30	32	34	46	38	40
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5	5	10	15	20	25	30	35	40	45	50	55	60	65	70	75	80	85	90	95	100
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7	7	14	21	28	35	42	49	56	63	70	77	84	91	98	105	112	119	126	133	140
8	8	16	24	32	40	48	56	64	72	80	88	96	104	112	120	128	136	144	152	160
9	9	18	27	36	45	54	63	72	81	90	99	108	117	126	135	144	153	162	171	180
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