--- title: "Levels & Progression: How We Teach Times Tables Gently | XTables Champions" description: "How XTables Champions teaches times tables gently: 12 step-by-step learning levels from visual understanding to division, plus flash cards. 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Each level builds on the one before it. Flash cards can be used alongside any level for extra practice, and the games (Connect Four, Guess Who, Bingo, Snap) are great once your child has completed a few levels and is ready to apply their knowledge." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does my child have to finish all 12 levels before playing games?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No, but it helps. The games are most fun when your child knows enough facts to feel confident. We suggest completing at least Levels 1 to 5 of a times table before trying the games with that table. The \"Not ready?\" section on each game page links back here so you can check." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Are there timers on the learning levels?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "No. None of the 12 learning levels have timers. Your child can think for as long as they need on every question. The only timer in the games is in Bingo (12 seconds, with hints), and Snap (which gradually speeds up as levels progress)." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "What happens if my child gets stuck on a level?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Every level has support built in. The Math Helper shows the full times table, \"Show me how\" walks through the answer visually, and hints are available where appropriate. Your child can also replay earlier levels to build confidence before trying again." } }, { "@type": "Question", "name": "Does the progression include division?", "acceptedAnswer": { "@type": "Answer", "text": "Yes. Levels 11 and 12 focus on division. Level 11 (Division Facts) helps children see the link between multiplication and division, and Level 12 (Division Quiz) tests division questions directly. Flash Cards: Division is also available for extra practice." } } ] } ] --- [ XTables Champions Part of the ESSTA Kids family ](/Welcome) [Learn](/levels-and-progression) [Games](/GamesOverview) [All Games](/GamesOverview)[Connect Four](/connect-four)[Guess Who?](/guess-who)[Times Tables Bingo](/times-tables-bingo)[Snap!](/snap)[Play with Friends](/games/play-with-friends)[Play against Champion](/games/play-against-champion) [Every Learner](/times-tables-for-every-learner) [Adaptive Learning](/adaptive-times-tables-learning) [Schools](/ForSchools) [Lunchtime Clubs](/LunchtimeClubs)[SENCO Support](/SchoolSencoInfo)[Homework Setting](/SchoolHomeworkSetting)[Whole-Class Games](/SchoolWholeClassGames)[Level Matching](/SchoolLevelMatching) [Wellbeing](/wellbeing-and-safeguarding) [Pricing](/pricing) Log In / Sign Up # Levels & Progression Children who do not yet know their times tables should start here, working through 12 gentle levels that build understanding before recall, with division woven in at the end. Explore the levels Every times table follows the same gentle path: understand what multiplication means, practise the pattern, answer questions with support, apply it to word problems, and finally master the division facts. ## The 12 Learning Levels Each times table (2 to 12) has these 12 levels. Complete them in order for the best learning experience. Learning the 3× Table Step 4 of 12 ### 3 × 4 = 12 3 groups of 4 equals 12 ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Count 3 stars, 4 times ReplayNext 1 ### Learn & Understand 2 ### Put in Order ### Put the 3× Table in Order! Round 1 of 4 Available Numbers: 3 3 3 3 Your Sequence: 3 6 3 4 Hint: 3 → 6 → 9 → 12 3 ### Fill the Pattern ### Fill the Pattern 3 6 ? 12 ? 💡 Hint: Count by 3s ### 3 × 4 = ? 4 groups of 3 = ? 12 9 4 ### Visual Quiz 5 ### Quick Quiz 15 points Question 3 of 10 ### 3 × 7 = ? I don't know yet 21 18 24 27 6 ### Word Problems ### Real World Problems Emma has 3 boxes of crayons. Each box has 4 crayons. How many crayons does Emma have? 3 × 4 = ? 12 crayons 7 crayons ### Find the Calculation Sarah has 3 boxes and puts 4 toys in each box. What calculation helps us find the total? 3 × 4 3 + 4 3 × 6 5 × 4 7 ### Find the Calculation 8 ### Build the Sum ### Build the Calculation Lisa has 3 bags and puts 4 marbles in each bag. Fill in: \_\_\_ × \_\_\_? ? × ? Check My Answer 9 ### Simple Stories ### Story Problems If I buy 3 packets of 4 apples, how many apples do I have? 12 apples 7 apples 15 apples 9 apples ### Type the Answer Emma buys 3 bags with 4 candies in each bag. How many candies does she have? Your Answer: ? Submit Answer 10 ### Type the Answer 11 ### Division Facts ### Division Facts If we know that: 3 × 4 = 12 Then what else do we know? 12 ÷ 3 = 4 12 ÷ 4 = 3 12 ÷ 3 = 5 12 ### Division Quiz Question 2 of 10 15 ### 12 ÷ 3 = ? Think: What times 3 equals 12? 4 5 3 6 ## Flash Cards Classic flash card practice, available alongside any level for extra repetition and confidence-building. ### Flash Cards: Multiplication ### Flash Cards: Multiplication ### 3 × 4 Click to see answer ? Submit ### Flash Cards: Division ### Flash Cards: Division ### 12 ÷ 3 ### 4 ? Submit ## Questions about levels Real questions about the 12 learning levels, flash cards and how progression works. What order should my child do the levels in? Does my child have to finish all 12 levels before playing games? Are there timers on the learning levels? What happens if my child gets stuck on a level? Does the progression include division? ## Ready to start learning? Sign up and your child can work through all 12 levels at their own pace. 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