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 6 × 9?
- 48
- 60
- 54
- 15
Answer: 54. 6 × 9 means 9 groups of 6: 6 × 9 = 54.
ProCompare and infer.
What is 3 × 8?
- 11
- 27
- 21
- 24
Answer: 24. 3 × 8 means 8 groups of 3: 3 × 8 = 24.
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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