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    • Multiplication Strategies Skills

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    • Count Rows and Columns
      Multiplication With Arrays
      Count Rows and Columns

      Take the first step towards building your math castle by practicing to count rows and columns.

      2 3 2.OA.4
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    • Find Equal Groups and Size of Group
      Multiplication With Equal Groups
      Find Equal Groups and Size of Group

      Practice the superpower of multiplication by learning to find equal groups and the size of group.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Represent Arrays Using Repeated Addition
      Multiplication Sentences
      Represent Arrays Using Repeated Addition

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to represent arrays using repeated addition.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Represent Multiplication on Number Lines
      Multiplication On A Number Line
      Represent Multiplication on Number Lines

      Apply your knowledge to represent multiplication on number lines.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    Times Tables Skills

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    • Multiplication Facts of 3
      Multiplication By 3
      Multiplication Facts of 3

      Take the first step towards building your math castle by practicing multiplication facts of 3.

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Multiplication Facts of 2
      Multiplication By 2
      Multiplication Facts of 2

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning the multiplication facts of 2.

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Multiplication Facts of 5
      Multiplication By 5
      Multiplication Facts of 5

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades with our 'Multiplication Facts of 5' game!

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Multiply by 4 Using Number Line
      Multiplication By 4
      Multiply by 4 Using Number Line

      Dive deep into the world of times tables by multiplying by 4 using a number line.

      3 3.OA.7
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    Multiplication Properties Skills

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    • Multiply with 0 and 1
      Identity And Zero Property Of Multiplication
      Multiply with 0 and 1

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning how to multiply with 0 and 1.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Identify the Correct Multiplication Expression
      Distributive Property Of Multiplication
      Identify the Correct Multiplication Expression

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to identify the correct multiplication expression.

      3 4 3.OA.5
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    • Multiply Three Numbers
      Associative Property Of Multiplication
      Multiply Three Numbers

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to multiply three numbers.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Find Turn Around Facts of Arrays
      Commutative Property Of Multiplication
      Find Turn Around Facts of Arrays

      Learn to find turn around facts of arrays in this fun and interactive game.

      3 3.OA.5
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    All Multiplication Skills

    • Skip Count to Find the Answer
      Multiplication Strategies
      Skip Count to Find the Answer

      Use your math skills to skip count to find the answer.

      2 3 2.OA.4
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    • Times Table of 2 on Multiplication Chart
      Times Tables
      Times Table of 2 on Multiplication Chart

      Help your child practice the times table of 2 on the multiplication chart.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Multiply and Answer in Unit Form
      Multiply By Multiples Of 10
      Multiply and Answer in Unit Form

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to multiply and answer in unit form.

      3 4 3.NBT.3
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    • Multiply using Place Value
      Multi-Digit Multiplication
      Multiply using Place Value

      Have your own math-themed party by learning how to multiply using place values.

      3 4 3.NBT.3
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    • Find Facts of 2
      Times Tables
      Find Facts of 2

      Take a deep dive into the world of math by finding facts of 2.

      1 2 3 3.OA.7
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    • Find the Missing Partial Product
      Multiplication Properties
      Find the Missing Partial Product

      Kids must find the missing partial product to practice multiplication.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Multiply using the Given Fact
      Multiply By Multiples Of 10
      Multiply using the Given Fact

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to multiply using the given facts.

      3 4 3.NBT.3
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    • Identify Number and Size of Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Identify Number and Size of Groups

      Apply your knowledge of multiplication to identify number and size of groups.

      3 2.OA.4
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    • Patterns in Multiplication by 2
      Times Tables
      Patterns in Multiplication by 2

      Begin the exciting journey of becoming a math wizard by learning patterns in multiplication by 2.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Complete the Equation
      Multiply By Multiples Of 10
      Complete the Equation

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by helping them complete the equations.

      3 4 3.NBT.3
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    • Create Equal Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Create Equal Groups

      Make learning multiplication easy by creating equal groups.

      2 3 2.OA.4
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    • Times Table of 2
      Times Tables
      Times Table of 2

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by learning the times table of 2.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Write Multiplication Sentences for Arrays
      Multiplication Properties
      Write Multiplication Sentences for Arrays

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by writing multiplication sentences for arrays.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Multiply 1-Digit Numbers with Multiples of 10
      Multiply By Multiples Of 10
      Multiply 1-Digit Numbers with Multiples of 10

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to multiply 1-digit numbers with multiples of 10.

      3 3.NBT.3
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    • Represent Equal Groups Using Repeated Addition
      Multiplication Strategies
      Represent Equal Groups Using Repeated Addition

      Kids must represent equal groups using repeated addition to practice multiplication.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Multiply by 2
      Times Tables
      Multiply by 2

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring how to multiply by 2.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Identify the Related Turn Around Fact
      Multiplication Properties
      Identify the Related Turn Around Fact

      Learn to solve real world problems by identifying the related turn around facts.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Use Repeated Addition to Find the Total
      Multiplication Strategies
      Use Repeated Addition to Find the Total

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to use repeated addition to find the total.

      2 3 2.OA.4
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    • Multiply and Match (Facts of 2)
      Times Tables
      Multiply and Match (Facts of 2)

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by multiplying and matching (facts of 2).

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Multiply using the Commutative Property
      Multiplication Properties
      Multiply using the Commutative Property

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by multiplying using the commutative property.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Model Addition Sentences using Equal Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Model Addition Sentences using Equal Groups

      Add more arrows to your child’s math quiver by modeling addition sentences using equal groups.

      3 2.OA.4
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    • Complete the Multiplication Facts of 2
      Times Tables
      Complete the Multiplication Facts of 2

      Ask your little one to complete the multiplication facts of 2 to play this game.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Number of Groups and Size of Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Number of Groups and Size of Groups

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to find the number of groups and size of groups.

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Multiply One-Digit Numbers by 2
      Times Tables
      Multiply One-Digit Numbers by 2

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to multiply one-digit numbers by 2.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Apply Distributive Property
      Multiplication Properties
      Apply Distributive Property

      Kids must apply distributive property to practice multiplication.

      3 4 3.OA.5
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    • Make Multiple Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Make Multiple Groups

      Enjoy the marvel of math-multiverse by exploring how to make multiple groups.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Identify the Product on the Multiplication Chart
      Times Tables
      Identify the Product on the Multiplication Chart

      Kids must identify the product on the multiplication chart to practice times tables.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Solve using Distributive Property
      Multiplication Properties
      Solve using Distributive Property

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to solve using the distributive property.

      3 4 3.OA.5
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    • Make Equal Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Make Equal Groups

      Take the pressure off by simplifying multiplication by making equal groups.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Find Facts of 3
      Times Tables
      Find Facts of 3

      Have your own math-themed party by learning to find facts of 3.

      2 3 3.OA.7
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    • Find the Product using Area Models
      Multiplication Properties
      Find the Product using Area Models

      Have your own math-themed party by learning to find the product using area models.

      3 4 3.NBT.3
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    • Use Repeated Addition to Count in Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Use Repeated Addition to Count in Groups

      Kids must use repeated addition to count in groups.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Patterns in Times Table of 3
      Times Tables
      Patterns in Times Table of 3

      Take a look at patterns in times table of 3 with this game.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Model Repeated Addition using Equal Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Model Repeated Addition using Equal Groups

      Enjoy the marvel of mathematics by exploring how to model repeated addition using equal groups.

      2 3 3.OA.1
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    • Times Table of 3
      Times Tables
      Times Table of 3

      Enter the madness of math-multiverse by exploring the times table of 3.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Facts of 0 and 1
      Multiplication Properties
      Facts of 0 and 1

      Take a look at facts of 0 and 1 with this multiplication game.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Identify the Multiplication Expression
      Multiplication Strategies
      Identify the Multiplication Expression

      Shine bright in the math world by learning how to identify the multiplication expression.

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Find the Products of 3
      Times Tables
      Find the Products of 3

      Take the first step towards building your math castle by practicing to find the products of 3.

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Use Facts of 0 and 1 to Find the Missing Number
      Multiplication Properties
      Use Facts of 0 and 1 to Find the Missing Number

      Kids must use the facts of 0 and 1 to find the missing number.

      3 3.OA.5
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    • Select the Multiplication Expression
      Multiplication Strategies
      Select the Multiplication Expression

      Let your child see the world through math-colored shades by selecting the multiplication expression!

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Multiply and Match (Facts of 3)
      Times Tables
      Multiply and Match (Facts of 3)

      Unearth the wisdom of mathematics by learning how to multiply and match (facts of 3).

      3 3.OA.7
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    • Model Multiplication using Equal Groups
      Multiplication Strategies
      Model Multiplication using Equal Groups

      Use your math skills to model multiplication using equal groups.

      3 3.OA.1
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    • Completing Multiplication Facts of 3
      Times Tables
      Completing Multiplication Facts of 3

      Ask your little one to complete multiplication facts of 3 to play this game.

      3 3.OA.7
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    The development of basic math skills such as counting numbers up to tens, hundreds and thousands in takes place progressively in the preschool years. The analogous skills are the “place-value” system, number-sense, comparison and ordering with counting. With the ability to count numbers, math prowess continues to upskill with operations such as addition and subtraction (as skip counting on a line plot, backward and forward and using base-10 blocks).

    The grade-3 math curriculum initiates the advanced math operations. These operations are multiplication and division. The two operations are referred as repeated addition and subtraction respectively. Next section reviews the basics of multiplication.

    What is Multiplication?

    The elementary math operation “multiplication” is similar to the addition of a certain number to itself and evaluating the aggregated sum as a multiple. The technique of multiplication is construed by the different methods of “addition”.

    Akin to other math operations, a multiplication equation is framed using math symbols and numbers. These symbols or math operators are:

    Symbols in Mathematics

    The elements of a multiplication equation are identified by the terms; multiplicand, multiplier, and product.

    Elements in a Multiplication Equation

    Some examples of a multiplication equation are as follows:

    Examples of multiplication equations

    Math Games for 3rd Grade Multiplication

    The math operation “multiplication” is the elementary skill to grasp advanced mathematics post learning addition and subtraction. The multiplication is used to comprehend the concepts of geometry such as area, “division” of numbers, number-sense for fractions as well as proficiently using the units of measurement for physical quantities.

    The upcoming section illustrates the projected learning outcomes and prerequisites for understanding multiplication.

    1. Learning & outcome: 

    The iterative addition of objects based on random examples is the fundamental approach to introduce kids to multiplication. With the knowledge of multiplication and math symbols, kids learn to proficiently write multiplication tables, writing math-expressions for single-step problems and divide two numbers by framing an equation. 

    The visual interaction of a multiplication problem using array models and area models are instrumental in grasping the procedure and the utility of “multiplication” operation.

    The expected learning outcomes for multiplication in grade-3 are listed as follows:

    Learning outcomes of multiplication for 3rd graders

    2. Required Math Skills

    The prerequisites for learning multiplication include firm counting skills in hundreds and more. With fluency in performing addition of numbers; visualizing the objects in equal size groups or sets as an array enables to comprehend the multiplication of two factors.

    3. Engagement:

    The interactive educational games for SplashLearn envision math learning as a playful routine. The inquisitively designed content for homeschooling nurtures the concept fundamentally to use in the later grades. Aligned to the common core math standards, the comprehensive word-problems and riddle worksheets stimulate the math reasoning in kids to excel in math. Also, the enthralling theme-based games are highly engaging and propel confidence to learn math.

    Distinct models of Multiplication

    The different models of multiplication are discussed as follows:

    a. Array Model

    The array model for multiplication visualizes the arrangement of objects in a uniform order. An array has an equal number of objects in each row. For example, the arrangement of chairs in a classroom or a tray containing eggs.

    An array of 15 objects with 5 rows, containing 3 objects in each row

    Using the visuals for the array, the elements of the multiplication sentence are identified. In the stated example, the elements are:

      b. Area Model

    The “area” model for multiplication is widely used in evaluating the area of a square or rectangle. By configuring the length and width of the figure as factors, the product of the two quantities determines the area.

    For example:

    Measuring the area of a card using multiplication

      c. Line-plot

    The operation of  “multiplication” is analogous to counting numbers on a line plot for adding two numbers. The counting starts from the number “0”. The number of places for each jump is determined by the multiplicand. The factor “multiplier” evaluates the number of jumps. The number recorded after the total number of jumps is the product of the two factors.

    For example:

    Multiplication Sentence

    Multiplication of two numbers using a line-plot

    Manipulatives used for Multiplication

    To use the manipulatives such as base-10 blocks and counters for multiplication, the comprehension of few basic properties of multiplication is required.

    The upcoming section describes the multiplication properties within the scope of grade-3.

    Properties of multiplication

      a. Base-10 blocks

    The use of base-10 blocks for multiplication is a simple and versatile approach to comprehend a problem. As the elements of a multiplication sentence are identified, place the unit “ones” as shows in the grid.

    Using the multiplicative identity property, each unit “ones” is multiplied to corresponding unit ones will yield 1. The grid of unit “ones” is filled accordingly and the sum of “ones” from each row/column is added to evaluate the product.

    Multiplication of numbers using base-10 blocks

    In later grades, while multiplying two-digit numbers, ten unit “ones” are replaced by one “tens” block.

    b. Counters

    Counters are used to instigate counting skills in kids in an order. To multiply two numbers using counters, arrange the counters in an array model to evaluate the product.

    Evaluating the product of two numbers using counters

    Using counters to learn basic math operations is one of the most effective methods. However, when the factors (multiplicand and multiplier) are large numbers, the visual modeling is difficult. Hence, the technique is useful only in the case of single-digit numbers and to write multiplication tables of numbers 1-to-9.

    Multiplication of two numbers

      a. As Doubles (2s facts), doubling twice (4s) and doubling three times (8s)

    The multiplication of any number with two can be understood as the addition of the number with itself. For example:

    Multiplication as Addition

    Similarly, multiplication of any number with 4 can be comprehended as multiplication with “2” twice.  Rephrasing the expression will foster mental computation skills to quickly multiply the numbers without error. For example:

    Using the facts of multiplication stated above, multiplication with “8” is comprehended as multiplication with “2” thrice. For example:

      b. As tens facts and five facts (half of 10)

    As a number is multiplied by 5, the number obtained in the product always ends with either 0 or 5. Using the “division” operation, mental computation can be applied while multiplying by 5 and 10.

    Any number multiplied by 10 yields the product which is the number itself, appended by 0 at the end; multiplication with “5” is an easy step.

      c. Skip counting

    The method of skip counting is instrumental in nurturing the comprehension of multiplication tables. For each single digit number (1-to-9), multiplication table can be written by skip counting. Starting from 0, each skip/jump by the factor (multiplier) results in the product of the multiplicand and the number of the jump.

    Using skip counting, multiplication tables for the numbers are written to multiply and divide two numbers.

      d. Squares

    The “square” of a number refers to the product of the number by itself. The math expression for squares is:

    The squares of numbers are primarily used in finding the area of shapes and representing geometric figures using algebraic expressions.

      e. Multiplication with nine (as tens fact and reduced by the “multiplier”)

    As the multiplication of a number with “10” is a quick process, kids can easily multiply a number by 9 using mental computation.

    The math equation to multiply a number (a) by 9 can be framed as:

      f. Decomposition into known facts

    The word-problems based on multiplication can be solved easily by decomposing the expressions into known facts using simple factors.

    For example, consider the following word problem:

    Similarly, facts such as multiples of 10, 5 and 2 can be applied to quickly solve an expression using mental computation.

      g. Applying properties

    The multiplication properties such as associative, commutative, distributive and multiplication identity properties can be applied to solve the word problems and multiplication sentences. With math reasoning and abstract thinking, elements of a multiplication equation such as multiplicand and the multiplier are identified.

    Followed by identification, the technique of decomposition into known facts simplifies the process. Apply the properties as illustrated in the previous section to solve the math expressions.  

    Relate Multiplication and Division

    The math operations “addition” and “subtraction” ( as a case of reverse addition); multiplication and division are inverse operations. Any of these two operations between the two or more numbers are interchangeable by interchanging the operators and configuring the places of the numbers.

    For example:

    To solve the expression, decompose the equation to a known fact (such as multiple of 10) or use the multiplication table of 4 or 9 (using commutative property).

    The multiplication tables of numbers from 1 to 10

    Application

    The math operations multiplication and division are the extension of the multi-step addition and subtraction. The operations are closely associated and form the basis of learning other math concepts in the later grades pertaining to measurement, data interpretation, and geometry.

    Next section delineates the terms to remember for multiplication.

    Terms to remember

    Terms to remember in multiplication

    List of Multiplication Games for Third Graders
     

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    Advance Multiplication

    Play 13 Games

    Multiplication Properties

    Play 12 Games

    Times Tables

    Play 75 Games

    Introduction to Multiplication

    Play 35 Games
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