Class 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Worksheet for Class 3 with Quiz and Activities
Learn equal groups, arrays, repeated addition and the times tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10. Use the Multiplication worksheet for Class 3, then play the Multiplication Class 3 quiz and Multiplication Class 3 activities online.
Explore WitKnowLearn’s Class 3 multiplication worksheet with a free online quiz and online activities. Pop bubbles with the right product, build arrays with plus and minus buttons, hop a frog along a number line, plan a shopping trip and race the clock on your tables. Every activity uses pictures, groups or numbers you can tap.
Multiplication Class 3 Quiz: Online Multiplication Quiz
What does 4 × 5 mean?
Multiplication Class 3 Activities: Online Multiplication Games
Bubble Pop
Game 1 of 5Goal: Pop the bubble with the right product.
How to play: Look at the picture and the sum. Tap the right bubble.
Round 1 of 5: Pop the bubble that shows 3 × 4.
Multiplication Class 3 Complete Guide
This guide supports the Multiplication worksheet for Class 3 on this page. It covers what multiplication means, equal groups, repeated addition, arrays, skip counting on a number line, the multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10, missing number sums such as 4 × __ = 24, multiplication facts and tricks, the turn around rule and multiplication word problems. It follows the Class 3 maths multiplication chapter taught in CBSE and NCERT style classrooms. Use it with the printable multiplication worksheet for Class 3 PDF, the Multiplication Class 3 quiz and the 15 Multiplication Class 3 activities above.
Multiplication Class 3 resources on this page
- Multiplication worksheet for Class 3: a printable PDF with times tables, missing numbers, repeated groups and word problems.
- Multiplication Class 3 quiz: a free 20-question online quiz with easy, average and thinking questions, diagrams and instant marks.
- Multiplication Class 3 activities: 15 free online activities, made of 5 games, 5 workshops and 5 challenges, with marks and a comment after the challenges.
- Multiplication tables Class 3 practice: tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 with pictures, number lines and arrays in one place.
What is multiplication?
Multiplication is a quick way to add the same number again and again. The sign × is read as groups of. So 4 × 5 means 4 groups of 5, which is 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20. The answer of a multiplication is called the product.
Equal groups and repeated addition
Equal groups have the same number of things in each group. Three plates with 6 laddoos on each plate make 3 groups of 6. Write it as repeated addition, 6 + 6 + 6 = 18, or as multiplication, 3 × 6 = 18. Multiplication is faster when there are many groups.
Arrays of rows and columns
An array shows objects in rows and columns, like seats in a hall or eggs in a tray. A tray with 3 rows and 6 eggs in each row holds 3 × 6 = 18 eggs. Count the rows, count the objects in one row and multiply.
Skip counting on a number line
Each jump on a number line is one group. A frog that makes 4 jumps of 3 lands on 12, because 3, 6, 9, 12 and 4 × 3 = 12. Skip counting is the best way to learn a times table.
Multiplication tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
- Table of 2: 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20. The answers are double the number.
- Table of 3: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30.
- Table of 4: 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24, 28, 32, 36, 40. Double the table of 2.
- Table of 5: 5, 10, 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 50. Every answer ends in 0 or 5.
- Table of 10: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90, 100. Write the number and put 0 after it.
Multiplication facts and tricks
Use what you already know. If 5 × 8 = 40, then 6 × 8 is one more group of 8, so 40 + 8 = 48. To multiply by 4, double and double again. To multiply by 10, add a zero. To multiply by 9, multiply by 10 and subtract the number.
The turn around rule
The order of the numbers does not change the product. 3 × 8 = 24 and 8 × 3 = 24. An array turned on its side shows the same dots. This rule halves the number of facts you must learn.
Multiplying by 1 and by 0
Any number times 1 stays the same, so 7 × 1 = 7. Any number times 0 is 0, because zero groups hold nothing.
Missing number sums
In 4 × __ = 24, ask how many times 4 must be counted to reach 24. Count 4, 8, 12, 16, 20, 24 and you get six counts, so the missing number is 6. Check by multiplying: 4 × 6 = 24.
Multiplication word problems
Read the story, find the number of equal groups and the number in each group, then multiply. Some stories need one more step. If 3 packets have 10 biscuits each and 4 are eaten, first find 3 × 10 = 30 and then 30 − 4 = 26.
Solved examples
Common mistakes
| Mistake | Correction |
|---|---|
| Adding instead of multiplying, such as 4 × 6 = 10 | The sign × means groups of. 4 groups of 6 is 24. |
| Counting the groups but forgetting the number in each group | Say both numbers: 5 groups of 3. |
| Starting the skip count at the table number twice | Start at 0, then the first jump lands on the table number. |
| Writing 10 × 6 = 16 | Put a 0 after 6 to get 60. |
| Mixing up rows and columns in an array | Say rows first, then dots in each row. The answer is the same either way. |
| Skipping the last step in a story problem | Read the last line again and check whether you must add or subtract. |
Multiplication in daily life
Multiplication is everywhere: wheels on cycles, eggs in a tray, steps on a staircase, chairs in rows, rotis on a plate, pencils in boxes and money for equal prices. Ask your child to count equal groups at home and say the multiplication aloud.
What your child learns from the Multiplication worksheet for Class 3, the Multiplication Class 3 quiz and Multiplication Class 3 activities
- Meaning of multiplication as equal groups
- Repeated addition and multiplication sentences
- Arrays, rows and columns
- Skip counting on a number line
- Tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10
- Missing numbers in multiplication sums
- The turn around rule and multiplying by 1 and 0
- Multiplication word problems with money and objects
Tips for parents and teachers
Use counters, buttons or matchsticks to make equal groups. Chant a table aloud for two minutes every day. Use the printable PDF worksheet for written practice and the online activities for quick revision. Revisit the common mistakes table when you see the same error twice.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is multiplication?
Multiplication is a quick way to add the same number again and again. 4 × 5 means 4 groups of 5, which is 20.
What is a product?
The product is the answer of a multiplication. In 6 × 3 = 18 the product is 18.
How is repeated addition linked to multiplication?
Adding the same number again and again is the same as multiplying. 7 + 7 + 7 = 21 and 3 × 7 = 21.
What is an array in maths?
An array shows objects in equal rows and columns. A tray with 4 rows of 5 eggs is an array and holds 4 × 5 = 20 eggs.
How can I learn the multiplication tables quickly?
Skip count aloud, look for patterns such as the answers of 5 ending in 0 or 5, and practise for a few minutes every day with a quiz or game.
Which tables does a Class 3 child learn?
Class 3 children usually learn the tables of 2, 3, 4, 5 and 10 first, and then move on to the other tables.
What is the turn around rule?
The order of the numbers does not change the product. 3 × 9 = 27 and 9 × 3 = 27.
What is any number multiplied by 0 or 1?
Any number times 1 is the number itself. Any number times 0 is 0.
How do I find a missing number in 5 × __ = 35?
Count in fives until you reach 35. You count seven times, so the missing number is 7. You can also divide 35 by 5.
How do I solve a multiplication word problem?
Find the number of equal groups and the number in each group, then multiply. Read the story again to see if another step is needed.
What is the trick for multiplying by 10?
Write the number and put a 0 after it. So 10 × 7 = 70.
What is included on this multiplication page for Class 3?
This page has a printable multiplication worksheet for Class 3, a 20-question Multiplication Class 3 quiz and 15 Multiplication Class 3 activities online. The activities include bubble pop, array builder, frog hop, a table sprint, a shop planner and challenge marks with a comment.
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