In the spider wheel there is a number in the middle.
On each spoke there is a second number.
Calculate from the middle outwards and write the result in the outer cell.
Example: In the middle is 8, on one spoke is 3.
You calculate 8 · 3 = 24, so 24 goes in the outer cell.
If a result is already on the outside, you look for the matching spoke number.
That is how you work your way all around the spider.
The numbers written in show the answer.
Example
For parents
What does this exercise practice?
Solve several multiplication tasks with the same starting number fluently in your head, forward and backward.
Common pitfalls
Some children multiply the spoke numbers with each other instead of calculating each one with the middle. Say it out loud: middle times spoke.
How to practice at home
Name a middle number and, in turn, four spoke numbers. Your child calculates each product in their head.
Related: Multiplying, Divided By, Key Facts