Multiplication Word Problems

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Children solving maths problems with arrays and groups

🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Apply multiplication understanding to solve simple word problems and write both multiplication and addition number sentences.

Success Criteria:

I can read and understand multiplication word problems

I can create a multiplication sentence that matches the problem

I can write an addition sentence that matches the problem

I can use pictures or arrays to help solve problems

📚 Part 1: Solve and Draw

Read each problem. Draw a picture or array to help you solve it. Write both sentences.

1. There are 4 trees in the park. Each tree has 3 kookaburras sitting on it. How many kookaburras are there altogether?

Multiplication sentence: _____ × _____ = _____

Addition sentence: _____ + _____ + _____ + _____ = _____

2. Sarah buys 3 packets of stickers. Each packet has 5 stickers. How many stickers does she have in total?

Multiplication sentence: _____ × _____ = _____

Addition sentence: _____ + _____ + _____ = _____

3. There are 2 boxes of cricket balls. Each box contains 6 balls. How many cricket balls are there altogether?

Multiplication sentence: _____ × _____ = _____

Addition sentence: _____ + _____ = _____

4. A farmer has 5 paddocks. In each paddock there are 4 sheep. How many sheep does the farmer have?

Multiplication sentence: _____ × _____ = _____

Addition sentence: _____ + _____ + _____ + _____ + _____ = _____

✏️ Part 2: Choose the Correct Answer

5. Tom sees 3 groups of 2 kangaroos. Which sentences are correct?

3 × 2 = 6

2 + 2 + 2 = 6

3 + 2 = 5

There are 6 kangaroos altogether

6. Create your own word problem using 4 × 3:

Draw your problem:

Addition sentence: _____ + _____ + _____ + _____ = _____

7. Extension Challenge: A school has 3 classes. Each class has 8 students. If 2 more students join each class, how many students are there now?

Multiplication Word Problems

Multiplication Word Problems

🎯 WALT (We Are Learning To)

Success Criteria:

📚 Part 1: Solve and Draw

✏️ Part 2: Choose the Correct Answer

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