3 r d Grade
Multiplication Facts and
Strategies
Chapter 4
The Destination
Standards
This chapter walks through different
strategies for learning multiplication facts.
The numbers are grouped together based on
3.OA.A.3
Solve multiplication word problems within
100 using strategies.
3.OA.B.5
Use properties to multiply.
3.OA.C.7
Fluently multiply within 100.
3.OA.D.8
Represent and solve two-step word
problems involving addition, subtraction,
and multiplication. Assess the
reasonableness of the answer.
3.OA.D.9
Identify arithmetic patterns and explain
those using properties of operations.
how they are related to each other. For
example, multiplying by 2 and 4 are grouped
together because the strategy for multiplying
by two is doubling the number and
multiplying by 4 is doubling the double.
Students begin to apply these fact strategies
along with the Distributive Property to
break up a larger number into known facts
that are easier to multiply. The Associative
Property is used to be more strategic when
multiplying three factors. Additionally, they
continue to build their understanding of
algebra as they solve for unknown factors.
Must-See-Attractions
Models
 Counters
 Drawings
 Number lines
Arrays and the Distributive Property
When multiplying, students can use known facts to help them find
the product. By doing this, students learn a strategy for solving
unknown multiplication facts and build an understanding of the
Distributive Property.
4×6
 Arrays
 Number bonds
 Bar model
 Tables
4×5
4×1
(4 × 5) + (4 × 1)
20 + 4 = 24
Related Places to Visit
Money
Cecilia only has $20 to spend.
What are the different
combinations of items that she
could buy from the school
store?
Analyze the Error
Joe solved the problem using the distributive property. He said:
6x9
(6 x 3) + (6 x 3)
18 + 18
36
Find and correct his error.
SMP
Comparing Products
Algebra
6 x n x 2 = 36.
Solve for n.
Classroom A has 4 tables with 8 people at
each table. Classroom B has 6 tables with
6 people at each table. Which classroom
has more people inside of it?
a x b = 24.
What are all the different numbers a and b
could be?
Lucy picked apples at the orchard. She
left with 3 baskets that had 6 yellow apples
in each. She also had 4 baskets with 5 red
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apples in each. How many more red apples
did she have than yellow apples?
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