Multiplication Word Problems Made Easy
Grade 3 Mathematics Learning to solve problems step by step 30 minutes of fun learning!
What Are We Learning Today?
I can read and understand multiplication word problems I can use multiplication strategies to solve problems I can explain my thinking and show my work I can check my answers to make sure they're correct
Warm-Up: Apple Bags Problem
Let's solve together: 3 bags with 4 apples each How many apples do we have in total? Use objects or drawings to help us think What multiplication sentence matches this problem?
Steps to Solve Word Problems
Step 1: Read the problem carefully Step 2: Find the important numbers Step 3: Figure out what the problem is asking Step 4: Choose your strategy (arrays, repeated addition, skip counting) Step 5: Solve and check your answer
Let's Practice Together: Emily's Crayons
Emily has 5 boxes Each box has 6 crayons How many crayons does she have in all? Let's work through our 5 steps together!
Different Ways to Solve
{"left":"Draw 5 groups of 6 crayons\nUse repeated addition: 6+6+6+6+6=30","right":"Skip count by 6s: 6, 12, 18, 24, 30\nMake an array: 5 rows of 6 dots"}
Your Turn to Practice!
Problem 1: There are 4 dogs. Each dog has 3 toys. How many toys in total? Problem 2: A farmer has 6 chickens. Each chicken lays 2 eggs. How many eggs altogether? Use counters, drawings, or any strategy you like! Write the multiplication sentence for each problem
Great Job Today!
"Mathematics is not about numbers, equations, or algorithms. It is about understanding." - We learned to understand multiplication word problems step by step! You can now solve multiplication word problems using different strategies! Keep practicing and you'll become even better!