Multiplication and Division - Multiply 3 numbers - Worksheet

The worksheet titled "Multiply 3 Numbers" provides a practical exercise for children to understand and apply the principles of multiplication. It is designed to reinforce the concept that multiplication is commutative, meaning that the order in which numbers are multiplied does not affect the result. The worksheet presents arrays that the children use to visualize the process and complete a table by multiplying three single-digit numbers. Additionally, it introduces the associative law, demonstrating to children that numbers can be grouped in different ways without changing the product. The worksheet varies in difficulty, with some versions offering more clues and requiring multiplication with smaller numbers, while others present less guidance and involve a broader range of times tables.

In completing the tables, students are asked to fill in the blanks and draw missing arrays, which helps them to understand the structure of multiplication. For example, they are prompted with statements like "I have ____ lots of ____, 3 times" and must calculate the product to complete the equation. The worksheet includes a series of multiplication problems, such as "8 x 3 = _____" and "9 x 2 = _____", where children must determine the missing factors and products. Answers are provided for reference, allowing students to check their work and understand the patterns in multiplication. This resource is designed to build fluency and precision in multiplying numbers, and it caters to different learning stages, from initial understanding to more advanced problem-solving.