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What are ‘multiplication facts’? Why are they essential to your child’s success in maths?

By Bronwyn Reid O'Connor, Lecturer in Mathematics Education, University of Sydney
Benjamin Zunica, Lecturer in Secondary Maths Education, University of Sydney

Multiplication facts typically describe the answers to multiplication sums up to 10x10. They are called “facts” as it is expected they can be easily and quickly recalled.

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