Part 1: Build the 3s Pattern

Complete the fact-family chart. Look for the pattern in the products.

3 × 1 = ______ 3 × 2 = ______

3 × 3 = ______ 3 × 4 = ______

3 × 5 = ______ 3 × 6 = ______

3 × 7 = ______ 3 × 8 = ______

3 × 9 = ______ 3 × 10 = ______

1. Each next 3s product increases by ______.

Here is an array for 3 × 4:

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There are 3 equal rows of 4. The product is 12.

Part 2: Practise 3s Facts

Complete the mixed 3s multiplication grid.

2. 3 × 8 = ______ 3 × 3 = ______ 3 × 10 = ______

3. 3 × 6 = ______ 3 × 1 = ______ 3 × 9 = ______

4. 3 × 4 = ______ 3 × 7 = ______ 3 × 5 = ______

Find the missing factor.

5. 3 × ______ = 21

6. ______ × 3 = 24

7. 3 × ______ = 30

8. ______ × 3 = 15

Use an array, number line, known fact, or doubling and adding one more group.

9. Solve 3 × 6. Show your strategy.

10. Solve 3 × 8. Show your strategy.

11. Why does each next 3s fact increase by 3?

12. Exit question: Which strategy could solve 3 × 7? Show it.