If you're anything like us, you've probably found yourself typing "printable multiplication chart" into the search bar once or twice each year. Well, your search ends here! We're here to help with a FREE, printable Multiplication Chart that's ready for immediate use in your classroom today.
The Great Debate: Should You Allow Your Students to Use a Printable Multiplication Chart in Class?
Deciding whether or not to allow your students to use a printable multiplication chart has always been a heated topic. Here's why we have ALWAYS used a multiplication chart in our classrooms:
- We currently teach 4th grade. Our standard is not teaching multiplication facts... it's USING multiplication facts.
- Multiplication Charts reduce anxiety and stress in students allowing them to focus on the content we are teaching.
- Multiplication Charts provide exposure. They are constantly seeing multiplication patterns throughout their day.
- Given the limited time in our school day, permitting students to look up facts and swiftly move on is a strategic approach that enables us to efficiently cover the necessary content.
When is it NOT Okay to Use a Multiplication Chart?
The only time that we have not allowed students to use their multiplication chart is when...
- Students are being tested on their multiplication facts or fact fluency.
- We want to see if they can use the multiplication strategies that we have taught.
- State testing
When is it Okay to Use a Multiplication Chart?
Our students are always allowed to use a multiplication chart when we are learning or testing on other concepts such as:
Have We Convinced You??????
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We made a printable multiplication chart in 3 different sizes for you to use in your classroom. And we didn't stop there... there's also a Printable Division Chart in 3 different sizes for you to use too!








