3C · Develop strategies
Double again
Optional extension · Double again
From 4s and 6s to 8s and 12s
Once you feel comfortable with your 4s and 6s, you can use doubling again.
4s → 8s
8
×
7
=
__
Think of ×8 as doubling multiplication by 4.
2
×
4
×
7
=
__
First work out 4 × 7 = 28. Then double 28 to get 56.
2
×
28
=
56
6s → 12s
12
×
7
=
__
Think of ×12 as doubling multiplication by 6.
2
×
6
×
7
=
__
First work out 6 × 7 = 42. Then double 42 to get 84.
2
×
42
=
84
Try it — but do not depend on this strategy alone.
For numbers above 5, we have a few other powerful tools too.
Optional practice
Try the 8s and 12s
8 × 7
This counts towards your Times Tables Recall progress.
📝 Learning stage: use paper, a whiteboard or a chalkboard if it helps. Work things out. This is practice for understanding — not a test of instant recall.
You can stop here.
Repeat this strategy as often as you need before moving on.
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