Multiplication facts for 3, 4, 8: Example question
30 October 2026
Multiplication facts in the 3, 4 and 8 times tables help children spot patterns and build confidence with numbers. Here is a clear example, showing how repeated addition links to multiplication.
Worked example
What is 4 × 8?
Step 1: Start with 4.
Step 2: Add 4 again and again, eight times.
4 + 4 = 8 8 + 4 = 12 12 + 4 = 16 16 + 4 = 20 20 + 4 = 24 24 + 4 = 28 28 + 4 = 32
Step 3: You have added 4 a total of 8 times.
The answer is 32.
After seeing this example, your child can recognise how to solve similar questions in the 3, 4 or 8 times tables. The next step is to practise this type of multiplication, so these facts become quick and easy to recall.
