Grade 3 · Year 4 · Class 3 · ages 8–9 · Multiplication
Times tables word problems: Grade 3 practice
Stories about equal rows or equal groups. Eight questions at a time, instant feedback and a mastery score from 0 to 100.
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The idea in one minute
Equal groups mean multiply: the number of groups times the number in each group.
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One question at each level. Tap a question to see the answer.
Easy Each packet has 3 cards. How many cards are in 5 packets?
Answer: 15
Medium Each packet has 4 mangoes. How many mangoes are in 4 packets?
Answer: 16
Challenge Each packet has 9 books. How many books are in 10 packets?
Answer: 90
More ways to practise times tables word problems
- Printable times tables word problems worksheet with an answer key (new questions every time)
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Related skills
- Times tables 2, 3, 4 and 5 (Grade 3)
- Times tables 6, 7, 8 and 9 (Grade 3)
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- Missing factors (Grade 3)
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Times tables word problems: questions
What grade is times tables word problems?
It is usually taught in Grade 3 (Year 4 in England, Class 3 in India, ages 8–9), though schools and countries differ. Try the grade above or below if it feels too hard or too easy.
What does a times tables word problems question look like?
For example: "Each packet has 4 mangoes. How many mangoes are in 4 packets?" The answer is 16. Equal groups mean multiply: the number of groups times the number in each group.
What should I learn before and after times tables word problems?
Before it, try multiplying by 10 and 100 (Grade 3). After it, move on to 2-digit × 1-digit multiplication (Grade 4).
How can I get better at times tables word problems?
Equal groups mean multiply: the number of groups times the number in each group. Practise a little every day, read the hint after each wrong answer, and use the printable worksheet when you want to write it out.
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