This hard worksheet introduces the distributive property and flexible thinking. Students break 7 x 8 into (7 x 5) + (7 x 3) to land on 56, write 9 x 6 = 54 for an array, and spot which fact does not belong in the family for 5, 8, and 40. Then they use (4 x 5) + (4 x 3) = 4 x 8 and 3 x 9 = (3 x 10) - 3 = 27 to think like older mathematicians.

Splitting tough facts into easier chunks gives third graders a strategy that powers multi-digit multiplication ahead.

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Busy Bee
Multiplication Facts 0-10
Grade 3
★ Part A: Multiple Choice
Circle the best answer for each question.
1. To find 7 × 8, you can break it into (7 × 5) + (7 × 3). What is the answer?
 A) 49
 B) 54
 C) 56
 D) 63
2. An array has 9 rows. Each row has 6 dots. Which expression shows the total?
 A) 9 + 6 = 15
 B) 9 × 6 = 54
 C) 9 × 6 = 56
 D) 6 + 6 + 6 = 18
3. Which fact does NOT belong in the fact family for 5, 8, and 40?
 A) 5 × 8 = 40
 B) 40 ÷ 5 = 8
 C) 8 × 5 = 40
 D) 40 ÷ 10 = 4
4. Kai says 6 × 9 = 52. What is the correct product?
 A) 48
 B) 56
 C) 54
 D) 63
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the correct answer on each line.
1) (4 × 5) + (4 × 3) = 4 × 8.
2) An array with 7 rows and 5 columns has 35 items.
3) 3 × 9 = (3 × 10) − 3 = 27.
4) If 6 × 6 = 36, then 6 × 7 = 36 + 6 = 42.
5) (8 × 2) + (8 × 3) = 8 × 5 = 40.
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