Spots: Multiplication Facts

Spots teaches the times tables from 1 to 10 with hand-drawn ladybugs, and shows you exactly which of the 55 facts your child knows. A few questions at the start build your child's plan, a calm three-minute check finds the starting point, and a re-check shows what has changed since. HOW IT TEACHES Each table opens with its own short story, then a lesson that sets the ladybugs' spots out in groups: 6 × 5 is 6 groups of 5, counted 5, 10, 15 up to 30. Your child then practises until the answer comes by heart, and “show me” brings the groups back. Every table has its own trick, and a wrong answer is counted up so your child sees why. Each table learned earns a badge, and your child shows you the trick. On iPhone Duo, Spots opens like a sketchbook across the fold. WHAT YOU SEE • A fact map: one spot per fact, coloured in when known, starred when quick • The first check next to today, and a…