Multiplication Code Breaker
Solve each times-table fact, then turn the answer into a letter
- Grades 3–5
- 20 minutes
- Beginner
- 9 exercises
- Answer key included
A two-in-one worksheet that mixes times-table practice with a secret code. Students solve each multiplication fact, turn the product into a letter using A=1 … Z=26, then read the letters to crack a mystery word — so the maths has an instant, self-checking payoff. Every product is a valid 1–26 value, and the answer key shows both the products and the letters. Print the student PDF and answer key below, or solve on this page.
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How to use this worksheet
Two skills in one: solve each multiplication fact, then turn the product into a letter using A=1, B=2, C=3 and so on to Z=26. For example 2 x 3 = 6, and the 6th letter is F. Solve the puzzles below, then read the letters to crack the mystery word.
Exercises
- 1. Solve, then find the letter: 2 x 3
- 2. Solve, then find the letter: 4 x 5
- 3. Solve, then find the letter: 3 x 3
- 4. Solve, then find the letter: 2 x 6
- 5. Solve, then find the letter: 5 x 5
- 6. Solve, then find the letter: 3 x 7
- 7. Solve, then find the letter: 2 x 9
- 8. Solve, then find the letter: 4 x 4
- 9. Crack the mystery word: (3 x 4) (1 x 5) (1 x 1) (3 x 6) (2 x 7)
Full solutions are on the downloadable answer key (PDF).