What your learner will practice
Multiplication and clear reasoning. Third graders begin to use multiplication, division, fractions and measurement regularly. Discuss which operation fits the question.
With multiplication in Grade 3, the goal is to build understanding and to explain the method, not just get a number. Take breaks and repeat short sessions when needed.
How to solve multiplication problems
- 1Rewrite a multiplication fact as equal groups or repeated addition.
- 2Use familiar facts, arrays, and the distributive property to break harder products apart.
- 3Estimate the product, then check using a related multiplication fact.
Common mistake to watch for
Do not add factors when the problem asks for equal groups.
Try these six examples
Read each question, solve on paper, and then check the answer. The full printable sets below provide 20 new problems each.
- 10 x 2 = ______ Answer: 20
- 5 x 2 = ______ Answer: 10
- 6 x 5 = ______ Answer: 30
- 5 x 11 = ______ Answer: 55
- 6 x 10 = ______ Answer: 60
- 12 x 12 = ______ Answer: 144
Helpful teaching idea
Build a small array with coins or counters and explain each row.
Practice a few facts daily, and return to tricky questions after a short break.