Class 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Class 3 Worksheet with Online Activities & Quiz
Build multiplication from equal groups, arrays and number line jumps, then practise tables, missing numbers and word problems.
Explore WitKnowLearn’s multiplication worksheet for Class 3 with online quiz and online activities. See multiplication as equal groups, build arrays, jump along a number line, link multiplication with division and solve short word problems. Every activity uses a picture or model you can tap.
Multiplication Online Quiz for Class 3
How many dots are there in all?
Multiplication Online Activities for Class 3
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Equal Groups Counter
Learning goal: Find the total in equal groups.
How to play: Count the groups and tap the total. Press Check.
Round 1 of 3: How many dots are there in all?
Tap your answer.
Multiplication for Class 3: complete topic guide
What is multiplication?
Multiplication is a quick way to add the same number again and again. 4 + 4 + 4 = 12 is 3 groups of 4, so we write 3 × 4 = 12. The numbers being multiplied are called factors. The answer is called the product.
Equal groups and repeated addition
Multiplication works when every group has the same number of things. 5 bags with 3 sweets in each bag make 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 15 sweets, so 5 × 3 = 15. If the groups are not equal, such as bags with 2, 3 and 6 sweets, you cannot use multiplication.
Arrays
An array arranges objects in equal rows and columns. An array with 3 rows of 5 dots shows 3 × 5 = 15. Turn it on its side and you get 5 rows of 3, which shows 5 × 3 = 15.
Multiplication on a number line
Start at 0 and make equal jumps. 4 jumps of 3 land on 12, so 4 × 3 = 12.
Properties to remember
| Rule | Example |
|---|---|
| Order does not matter. | 3 × 8 = 8 × 3 = 24 |
| A number times 1 stays the same. | 9 × 1 = 9 |
| A number times 0 is 0. | 9 × 0 = 0 |
| Times 10: put a 0 after the number. | 6 × 10 = 60 |
| Times 2 doubles the number. | 7 × 2 = 14 |
Multiplication table from 1 to 10
| × | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 2 | 2 | 4 | 6 | 8 | 10 | 12 | 14 | 16 | 18 | 20 |
| 3 | 3 | 6 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 30 |
| 4 | 4 | 8 | 12 | 16 | 20 | 24 | 28 | 32 | 36 | 40 |
| 5 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 30 | 35 | 40 | 45 | 50 |
| 6 | 6 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 42 | 48 | 54 | 60 |
| 7 | 7 | 14 | 21 | 28 | 35 | 42 | 49 | 56 | 63 | 70 |
| 8 | 8 | 16 | 24 | 32 | 40 | 48 | 56 | 64 | 72 | 80 |
| 9 | 9 | 18 | 27 | 36 | 45 | 54 | 63 | 72 | 81 | 90 |
| 10 | 10 | 20 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 60 | 70 | 80 | 90 | 100 |
Multiplying a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number
Split the 2-digit number into tens and ones. Multiply each part, then add. For 14 × 3: 10 × 3 = 30 and 4 × 3 = 12. Then 30 + 12 = 42.
Multiplication and division are linked
The numbers 4, 9 and 36 make a fact family: 4 × 9 = 36, 9 × 4 = 36, 36 ÷ 9 = 4 and 36 ÷ 4 = 9. You can use a multiplication fact to find a division answer or a missing number.
Solved examples
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Correction |
|---|---|
| Adding the factors, so 6 × 4 = 10 | Multiplication is repeated addition of equal groups. 6 × 4 = 24. |
| Thinking 8 × 0 = 8 | Any number times 0 is 0. |
| Thinking 3 × 7 and 7 × 3 are different | Both equal 21. |
| Using multiplication for unequal groups | Check that every group is the same size first. |
| Forgetting the second step in a two-step problem | Multiply first, then add or subtract. |
| Mixing up factor and product | In 3 × 4 = 12, the factors are 3 and 4 and the product is 12. |
Multiplication in daily life
Bicycles have 2 wheels each, egg trays have rows of eggs, cinema seats are in rows, and shops price items in equal packets. All of these use multiplication.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is multiplication for Class 3?
Multiplication is a quick way to add equal groups. 3 groups of 4 make 3 × 4 = 12.
What are factors and product?
The numbers you multiply are the factors. The answer is the product. In 3 × 4 = 12, the factors are 3 and 4 and the product is 12.
How is multiplication related to repeated addition?
Multiplication is repeated addition of the same number. 5 + 5 + 5 = 3 × 5 = 15.
What is an array?
An array is an arrangement of objects in equal rows and columns. It helps you see a multiplication fact.
Does the order of numbers change the product?
No. 4 × 6 and 6 × 4 both equal 24.
What is any number multiplied by 1?
The number stays the same. 9 × 1 = 9.
What is any number multiplied by 0?
The answer is always 0. 9 × 0 = 0.
How do I multiply a number by 10?
Put a 0 after the number. 6 × 10 = 60.
How do I learn the multiplication tables?
Start with the 2, 5 and 10 tables and look for patterns. Use skip counting and arrays for the other tables.
How do I multiply a 2-digit number by a 1-digit number?
Split the 2-digit number into tens and ones, multiply each part and add. 14 × 3 = 30 + 12 = 42.
How are multiplication and division linked?
They are opposite operations. If 6 × 7 = 42, then 42 ÷ 7 = 6 and 42 ÷ 6 = 7.
How do I solve a multiplication word problem?
Find the number of groups and the number in each group. Multiply them, then do any extra step the story asks for.
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