Times Tables: Error Analysis & Misconceptions
Mathematics
Grade 8
11 questions
~22 mins
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A worksheet focusing on identifying and correcting common misconceptions in Times Tables for Grade 8 students, including error analysis, reasoning, and application problems.
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Times Tables: Error Analysis & Misconceptions
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Grade Grade 8
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Fluency & Practice
Answer all questions. Show your working in the grid spaces provided.
1.
Calculate 7 × 8 and explain any mistake students might make.
[2 marks]2.
Calculate 9 × 6. What common error could lead to an incorrect answer?
[2 marks]3.
Multiply 4 × 9. What is a typical mistake students might make?
[2 marks]B
Problem Solving & Reasoning
Solve the following multi-step problems and explain your reasoning.
1.
A box contains 6 rows of chocolates, with 7 chocolates in each row. Calculate the total chocolates. Identify a common mistake in the multiplication process.
[4 marks]2.
If a car travels 8 km per hour for 5 hours, what is the total distance? Discuss any misconceptions that might occur in the multiplication step.
[4 marks]C
Real-world Applications
Apply your knowledge to solve these practical problems.
1.
A recipe requires 3 eggs for each batch. If you want to make 5 batches, how many eggs do you need? Are there any common errors students should watch out for?
[3 marks]2.
A school has 9 classrooms, each with 4 tables. How many tables are there in total? Explain how mistakes in multiplication could occur.
[3 marks]D
Challenge & Extension
Attempt these challenging questions to deepen your understanding.
1.
Calculate 12 × 9. Identify and correct any errors in common approaches to this problem.
[3 marks]2.
A factory produces 7 machines, each producing 8 units per hour. Calculate total units produced in one hour. Discuss possible misconceptions in multiplying larger single-digit numbers.
[3 marks]E
Mixed Review & Error Analysis
Identify the mistake in the following incorrect solutions and correct them.
1.
A student calculates 6 × 7 = 42 but then writes the answer as 47. What is the mistake? Correct the error and explain.
[2 marks]2.
A student multiplies 5 × 9 and gets 45, but claims 5 × 9 = 50. Identify the misconception and fix it.
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- 1/1/2026
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- 1/1/2026
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