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Multiplication practice: arrays and equal groups

A printable lesson for building multiplication understanding.

Students use arrays, equal groups, and repeated addition to solve multiplication facts.

Print-ready worksheet with answer key and quick teaching tips.

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Misconception-proof

Highlights common mistakes and how to fix them quickly.

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Quick overview

This free multiplication worksheet for grade 3 helps students model facts with arrays and equal groups.

Lesson plan snapshot

15-20 min
  • Warm-up (3 min): skip count by 2s and 5s.
  • Model (5 min): solve the worked example together.
  • Guided practice (5 min): complete problems 1-3 as a group.
  • Independent practice (7 min): finish the remaining problems.

Materials: grid paper, pencil

Learning targets

  • Interpret multiplication as equal groups.
  • Use arrays to model multiplication facts.
  • Connect repeated addition to multiplication.

Step-by-step approach

  1. 1Draw equal groups or an array.
  2. 2Count the total by rows or columns.
  3. 3Write the multiplication sentence.
  4. 4Check with repeated addition.

Common mistakes

Mistake

Confusing rows and columns when reading arrays.

Try instead

Label rows and columns before counting.

Mistake

Skipping a group when counting.

Try instead

Count each group once and point as you count.

Mistake

Mixing up factors (3x4 vs 4x3).

Try instead

Remember both products are the same, but the story matters.

Worked example

Guided
Solve: 4 groups of 3 = ?
  1. Draw 4 groups with 3 dots each.
  2. Count all dots: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12.
  3. So 4 × 3 = 12.
Answer: 12

Related resources

Skip counting

Count by 2s, 5s, and 10s.

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Word problems

Multi-step reasoning and equation setup practice.

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Fractions intro

Equal parts and unit fractions for grade 3.

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Practice problems

10 problems • 15 min

Printable worksheet
  1. 1
    Find the square: 7×77 \times 7
  2. 2
    Solve: 11×611 \times 6
  3. 3
    Double 12. What is 12×212 \times 2?
  4. 4
    Solve: 57×1057 \times 10
  5. 5
    Find the square: 6×66 \times 6
  6. 6
    Solve: 10×1010 \times 10
  7. 7
    Find the square: 12×1212 \times 12
  8. 8
    Solve: 54×1054 \times 10
  9. 9
    Solve: 2×22 \times 2
  10. 10
    Double 2. What is 2×22 \times 2?

Answer key

10 answers
  1. 11) 49
  2. 22) 66
  3. 33) 24
  4. 44) 570
  5. 55) 36
  6. 66) 100
  7. 77) 144
  8. 88) 540
  9. 99) 4
  10. 1010) 4

Teacher tips

  • TUse arrays on grid paper to show structure.
  • TEncourage students to explain the equal groups in words.
  • TConnect multiplication to skip counting patterns.

Parent tips

  • PUse items like snacks or toys to make groups.
  • PPractice a few facts daily instead of long sessions.
  • PAsk your child to show the array.

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