Multiplication (Year 3)
Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.
The questions below are generated to match the National Curriculum for Year 3 and get harder as you progress from Rookie to Guru.
Worked examples
RookieRead and interpret directly.
What is 4 × 3?
- 12
- 8
- 7
- 16
Answer: 12. 4 × 3 means 3 groups of 4: 4 × 3 = 12.
ProCompare and infer.
What is 8 × 7?
- 56
- 15
- 48
- 64
Answer: 56. 8 × 7 means 7 groups of 8: 8 × 7 = 56.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Ben has £100. He spends £35 on a book, then is given £15 more. How much now?
- £80
- £65
- £50
- £70
Answer: £80. 100 − 35 + 15.
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Frequently asked questions
- What is multiplication?
- Multiply numbers using known facts, arrays and formal written methods.
- How can my child practise multiplication at home?
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