Are your pupils ready to take aim at the 11 multiplication table? The 11 times table target activity worksheet makes multiplication revision active and engaging by combining recall with a colourful target game. Learners begin by solving a series of multiplication problems, such as 2 × 11 or 6 × 11, writing the correct answers into the spaces provided. Each answer links to a colour, which pupils then use to fill the matching rings on the target board. With three target boards to complete, this activity offers repeated number fact practice while adding a creative twist to multiplication work.
Key Curriculum Focus
This KS2 times tables/multiplication worksheet aligns with the national curriculum by supporting:
- Strengthening recall of key facts in the 11 multiplication table
- Using known number facts to solve simple multiplication problems
- Developing confidence and independence in checking work through reasoning
Because the colouring task is dependent on the accuracy of the multiplication answers, our 11 times table target activity worksheet naturally encourages children to double-check their work. It reinforces understanding of the 11 times table through repetition, and the visual nature of the targets supports learners who benefit from seeing number patterns laid out clearly.
11 Times Table in KS2 Maths
The 11 times table follows a clear and recognisable pattern, such as 3 × 11 = 33 or 9 × 11 = 99. In lower KS2, children use this pattern to support fluency and build confidence when applying multiplication in other contexts. Over time, they shift from using practical aids like number lines or arrays to recalling facts mentally, allowing them to work efficiently and accurately in both routine and reasoning problems.
Activity Idea: Target Toss and Solve
Draw large target boards on the playground using chalk. Call out 11 times table questions and have pupils toss a beanbag or counter to land on the correct answer. Encourage them to explain how they knew the answer aloud before scoring a point.
Explore more primary resources for the times tables
Build conceptual understanding with our 11 Times Table Arrays Activity Worksheet. Children colour grid arrays to represent each multiplication, then record the answers to complete the calculations. For more visual strategies to support learning, browse our full set of 11 times table worksheets designed to develop number sense and mastery in KS2.
