Multiply by Three - PowerPoint

In this engaging mathematics resource, Year 3 students are invited to master the concept of multiplying by three. The learning objective is clear: to practice and understand what happens when we create multiple groups of three. For example, visual aids might illustrate that two groups of three snails equate to six. This is represented by the multiplication sentence 2 x 3 = 6. The resource continues to build on this foundational knowledge by demonstrating multiplication with three through a sequence of examples, starting from 0 (where no groups of three result in zero) and advancing through to 12 groups of three, which equals 36. This step-by-step approach helps to solidify the students' understanding of multiplication by three.

Accompanying the teaching slides are practical worksheets that encourage students to apply their newfound knowledge. These worksheets present a variety of multiplication problems for the children to solve, reinforcing the concept that an even number multiplied by three results in an even product, while an odd number yields an odd product. Additionally, students learn that any number multiplied by zero will always result in zero. To further engage the class, the resource includes a fun activity where students must find the correct multiplier for given multiples of three, aiming to create a long chain of correct answers. For hands-on learning, there are also flash cards that can be cut out and used to quiz students on their x3 multiplication facts.