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Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. 2 groups of 3 pencils equal  

2. An array with 4 rows of 2 stars has  

3. 3 times 5 equals  

4. 5 plates with 2 cookies each make  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. In Grade 3, 4 groups of 3 pens equals 12 pens.

T F

2. In Grade 3, 2 rows of 5 seats is the same as 2 + 5 seats.

T F

3. In Grade 3, the word each often signals multiplication in word problems.

T F

Multiplication Word Problems

Easy

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. 6 rows of 2 crayons equal  

2. 3 teams with 4 players each is  

3. 4 times 5 equals  

4. Mia has 3 bags. Each bag has 5 marbles. She has  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. In Grade 3, 5 rows of 4 chairs equals 20 chairs.

T F

2. In Grade 3, 3 times 6 is 9.

T F

3. In Grade 3, 2 teams of 8 players have 16 players total.

T F

Multiplication Word Problems

Easy

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: 4 plates with 3 cookies each give a product of  

2. Grade 3: an array with 2 rows of 5 stars has  

3. Grade 3: 5 bags of 2 marbles make  

4. Grade 3: 3 shelves with 4 books each equal  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Grade 3: 6 plates of 2 apples is a product of 12 apples.

T F

2. Grade 3: an array with 4 rows of 3 has 7 squares total.

T F

3. Grade 3: 5 groups of 4 balls give a total product of 20.

T F

Multiplication Word Problems

Easy

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fix the Sentence

Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: 3 candy bars at $2 each have a total product of $ 

2. Grade 3: 4 pens at $3 each cost  

3. Grade 3: 5 juice boxes at $2 each equal $ 

4. Grade 3: 2 books at $7 each cost  

Part C: True or False?

Read each statement. Circle True or False.

1. Grade 3: 3 apples at $2 each cost $6 total as a product.

T F

2. Grade 3: 4 hats at $5 each cost $9 in total money.

T F

3. Grade 3: 6 stickers at $1 each give a total product of $6.

T F

Multiplication Word Problems

Medium

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. 7 bags with 8 apples each have  

2. 6 rows of 9 seats have  

3. 4 shelves with 7 books each hold  

4. 3 boxes with 9 crayons each contain  

5. The equation for 5 teams of 6 players is 5 x  

6. 8 groups of 7 stickers equal  

7. A product is the answer to a  

8. In 4 x 7 = 28, the factors are 4 and  

9. 9 plates with 3 cookies each have  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

7 bags, 8 apples each

→

7 x 8 = 56

6 rows of 9 seats

→

6 x 9 = 54

4 shelves, 7 books each

→

4 x 7 = 28

3 boxes, 9 crayons each

→

3 x 9 = 27

Multiplication Word Problems

Medium

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. 5 rows with 8 tiles each have  

2. 7 packs of 6 pencils hold  

3. 9 vases with 4 flowers each have  

4. 2 bags with 9 cookies each have  

5. The equation 6 x 8 has a product of  

6. An array with 3 rows and 7 columns shows 3 x  

7. 8 groups of 5 stars equal  

8. 4 tables with 6 chairs each have  

9. In 9 x 9 =  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

5 rows of 8 tiles

→

5 x 8 = 40

7 packs of 6 pencils

→

7 x 6 = 42

9 vases with 4 flowers each

→

9 x 4 = 36

2 bags with 9 cookies each

→

2 x 9 = 18

Multiplication Word Problems

Medium

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: team A has 4 rows of 7 players, a product of  

2. Grade 3: team B has 5 rows of 6 players, a product of  

3. Grade 3: team  

4. Grade 3: 3 shelves of 8 books equal a  

5. Grade 3: 4 shelves of 6 books equal a  

6. Grade 3: the two shelf products are  

7. Grade 3: 2 boxes of 9 crayons give a product of  

8. Grade 3: 3 boxes of 7 crayons give a product of  

9. Grade 3: the box with  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 3: 4 groups of 7 product

→

28

Grade 3: 5 groups of 6 product

→

30

Grade 3: 3 groups of 8 product

→

24

Grade 3: 2 groups of 9 product

→

18

Multiplication Word Problems

Medium

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Fill in the Blank

Write the missing word or number on each line.

1. Grade 3: Maya baked 4 batches of 7 cookies; the equation is 4 x  

2. Grade 3: 4 x 7 equals a product of  

3. Grade 3: a team of 6 players each scored 5 points, so 6 x  

4. Grade 3: 6 x 5 equals a product of  

5. Grade 3: 3 bags with 9 apples each use the equation 3 x  

6. Grade 3: 3 x 9 equals a product of  

7. Grade 3: 5 rows of 8 desks use the equation 5 x  

8. Grade 3: 5 x 8 equals a product of  

9. Grade 3: the unknown value in 4 x 7 =  

Part B: Matching

Match each item on the left to the correct answer on the right.

1. Match each item to its correct answer.

Grade 3: 4 batches of 7 cookies total

→

28

Grade 3: 6 players with 5 points each

→

30

Grade 3: 3 bags of 9 apples total

→

27

Grade 3: 5 rows of 8 desks total

→

40

Multiplication Word Problems

Hard

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Maya has 3 boxes. Each box has 7 crayons. Jake has 5 boxes. Each has 6 crayons. Who has more crayons? (Grade 3)

2. Grade 3: Which equation matches 'Ben has 8 bags with 4 marbles in each'?

3. Grade 3: A class sets 6 rows of 7 chairs. How many chairs in all?

4. Grade 3: Sam reads 9 pages a day for 9 days. Tina reads 8 pages a day for 9 days. Who reads more?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Maya has 3 boxes of 7 crayons. She has  

2. Jake has 5 boxes of 6 crayons. He has  

3. Compared to Maya's 21, Jake's 30 crayons is  

4. 6 rows of 7 chairs hold  

5. Sam reads 9 pages per day for 9 days, totaling  

Multiplication Word Problems

Hard

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: Lin has 4 trays of 8 muffins. Raj has 6 trays of 5 muffins. Who has more muffins?

2. Grade 3: Which equation matches '7 shelves with 9 books on each'?

3. Grade 3: An array has 8 rows and 6 columns. What is the total?

4. Grade 3: Ana buys 3 packs of 9 pens and 2 packs of 5 pens. How many pens in total?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Lin has 4 trays of 8 muffins, a total of  

2. Raj has 6 trays of 5 muffins, a total of  

3. 7 shelves with 9 books each hold  

4. An 8 by 6 array contains  

5. 3 packs of 9 pens plus 2 packs of 5 pens gives  

Multiplication Word Problems

Hard

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: 6 boxes of 9 crayons, then 3 break. How many remain?

2. Grade 3: 4 bags of 8 marbles, then 5 more are added. Total?

3. Grade 3: 5 plates of 6 cookies, then 4 are eaten. How many left?

4. Grade 3: 3 rows of 7 stickers, then 2 more join. Total now?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Grade 3: 6 x 9 gives a first-step product of  

2. Grade 3: after 3 crayons break, 54 minus 3 leaves  

3. Grade 3: 4 x 8 gives a product of  

4. Grade 3: 32 plus 5 extra marbles equals  

5. Grade 3: the two steps are multiply then  

Multiplication Word Problems

Hard

Multiplication Word Problems

Name:

Date:

Grade: Grade 3

Part A: Multiple Choice

Circle the best answer for each question.

1. Grade 3: which story matches 5 x 8 = 40 as a product?

2. Grade 3: which equation fits '6 rows of 4 carrots in the garden'?

3. Grade 3: which story best matches the equation 3 x 7 = 21?

4. Grade 3: a box has 4 layers of 9 chocolates; which equation fits?

Part B: Fill in the Blank

Write the correct answer on each line.

1. Grade 3: the product of 5 x 8 is  

2. Grade 3: 6 rows of 4 carrots gives a product of  

3. Grade 3: 3 crates of 7 oranges gives a product of  

4. Grade 3: 4 layers of 9 chocolates gives a product of  

5. Grade 3: a story has factors 5 and 8 with product  

Multiplication Word Problems

What's Included in This Download

What You'll Learn

These multiplication word problems worksheets help grade 3 students develop essential math skills through engaging activities.

How to Use These Worksheets

1. Download & Print: Click the download button to get the PDF. Print on standard 8.5" x 11" paper.
2. Start Simple: Begin with easier pages before moving to more challenging activities.
3. Daily Practice: Dedicate 10-15 minutes each day for consistent learning.
4. Use Manipulatives: Pair worksheets with physical objects like blocks or counters.
5. Provide Encouragement: Celebrate progress and effort to build confidence.
6. Check Progress: Use the included answer key to review work together.

Common Mistakes to Watch For

• Adding instead of multiplying in Grade 3 equal-groups stories, such as writing 3 + 4 when the problem says 3 groups of 4.
• Mixing up rows and columns in Grade 3 arrays, leading to wrong factors even when the product is close.
• Ignoring key words like each, times, and groups of in Grade 3 multiplication word problems, which point to the correct operation.

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