Multiplication Word Problems (Year 3)
Practise multiplication word problems within Word Problems for Year 3, with worked examples and instant feedback.
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.
5 books at £4 each. Total cost?
- £20
- £9
- £15
- £40
Answer: £20. 5 × 4.
ProCompare and infer.
A baker makes 48 cookies and puts them in bags of 6. How many full bags does she fill?
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Answer: 8. 48 ÷ 6 = 8 bags.
GuruMulti-step reasoning.
Why important to think which operation to use?
- Different operations give different answers — wrong operation = wrong answer.
- Convention.
- Vague.
- Not important.
Answer: Different operations give different answers — wrong operation = wrong answer.. Operation choice matters.
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