EXAMPLE 01A parent walkthrough
24 x 3 = ?
Show them: Multiply ones: 4 x 3 = 12, write 2 carry 1
Say: Multiply tens: 2 x 3 = 6, plus 1 = 7
Say: Answer 72
FINAL ANSWER
72
MATH LEVEL C
Multiplication — Level C Parent Guide
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Multiplication times tables to 9x9, vertical multiplication, and multiples.
Grades 3-4 · approximate gradeTHE DEFINITION
What is Kumon Math Level C?
Kumon Math Level C (Multiplication) is the 8th of 21 levels in the Kumon math program, where children learn multiplication times tables to 9x9, vertical multiplication, and multiples. It typically aligns with grades 3-4 schoolwork, though Kumon places children by ability rather than age, so the grade is a guide, not a rule.
Level C builds directly on Math Level B: Vertical Addition & Subtraction and prepares children for Math Level D: Division. It is one of 21 Kumon math levels covered in this independent parent guide series.
This is an independent parent guide, not an official curriculum or placement assessment. Topics and pace can vary; your child’s instructor can confirm their current work.
- Recite multiplication tables to 9x9
- 2-digit x 1-digit vertical multiplication
- Find multiples of a number
- Skip counting
- Apply multiplication to word problems
How do I help my child with Level C?
Work through one example together, then let your child try the next one alone. A few small problems to try together — let your child attempt each first, then use these prompts when they need a nudge.
Original examples in Kumon style, written for parents — not scanned worksheets.
EXAMPLE 02A parent walkthrough
7 x 8 = ?
Show them: Think: 7 x 7 = 49
Say: Add one more 7: 49 + 7 = 56
Say: Answer 56
FINAL ANSWER
56
How can parents support Level C?
Short, calm, and daily beats long and pressured. These small habits make Level C stick — pick one and start tonight.
Tables must be instant recall, not calculated
Sing the tables, quiz in the car, use flashcards
Division facts hide inside multiplication — point that out
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