10 Times Table
What’s the Magic of 10?
You’re handing out stickers in class! Each student gets 10 stickers. If 3 students, multiply 3 by 10—stickers!
That’s 30 stickers for everyone!
The 10 Times Table for Kids
Multiply by 10 and zip a zero onto the end! This table strengthens place‑value skills and helps kids estimate quickly.
Examples
- 🎧 Headphone Shipment: A store receives 10 boxes, each holding 2 pairs of headphones. Calculating 10 × 2 unloads 20 pairs ready to sell.
- 🕐 Track‑Meet Laps: Runners aim to finish 10 laps, each lasting 3 energetic minutes. Multiplying 10 × 3 clocks 30 minutes of cardio.
- 📦 Shipping Labels: A helper packs 10 parcels, attaching 1 sticky label on each. 10 × 1 equals 10 labels printed and pressed on.
- 🌳 Tree‑Planting Day: Ten gardeners each dig holes for 4 saplings. With 10 × 4 you count 40 young trees taking root.
Hacks & Tricks
- 0️⃣ Add a Zero: 6 × 10 → 60.
- ↔️ Metric Move: Shift the decimal one place for quick conversions.
- 💯 Percent Power: 10 % of a number = move decimal left once.
- 📏 Ruler Drill: Count centimetre marks—each is 10 mm.
FAQ
Q: Why learn the 10 times table if it’s so easy?
It builds confidence and speeds up harder calculations later.
Q: How does ×10 connect to percentages?
Finding 10 % of a number moves the decimal one place left, just like multiplying by 10 moves it right.
Q: What real‑life tasks use ×10?
Metric conversions (cm to mm), cash register quick checks, and scoring games all rely on ×10.
Q: Is there a trick for multiplying decimals by 10?
Yes—slide every digit one place left (e.g., 3.47 × 10 = 34.7).
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