This Easy 1 Grade 3 worksheet introduces multiplication word problems using small factors and the phrase groups of. Grade 3 students draw simple arrays, match pictures to equations, and find products within 20 or so. The sheet focuses on recognizing that equal groups mean multiply, not add, and builds confidence with short, friendly Grade 3 stories and clear key words like groups, each, and times.
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Multiplication Word Problems
Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1. Fix the sentence:
3 groups of 4 cookies makes 7 cookies in all.
Rewrite: 3 groups of 4 cookies makes 12 cookies in all.
2. Fix the sentence:
A array of 2 rows and 5 chairs shows 2 + 5.
Rewrite: An array of 2 rows and 5 chairs shows 2 x 5.
3. Fix the sentence:
Five bags with 2 apples each has 5 apples total.
Rewrite: Five bags with 2 apples each has 10 apples total.
Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1. 2 groups of 3 pencils equal 6 pencils.
2. An array with 4 rows of 2 stars has 8 stars.
3. 3 times 5 equals 15.
4. 5 plates with 2 cookies each make 10 cookies.
Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1. In Grade 3, 4 groups of 3 pens equals 12 pens.
True False
2. In Grade 3, 2 rows of 5 seats is the same as 2 + 5 seats.
True False
3. In Grade 3, the word each often signals multiplication in word problems.
True False
Multiplication Word Problems
★ Part A: Fix the Sentence
Each sentence has an error. Rewrite it correctly on the line.
1) Fix the sentence:
3 groups of 4 cookies makes 7 cookies in all.
Rewrite: 3 groups of 4 cookies makes 12 cookies in all.
2) Fix the sentence:
A array of 2 rows and 5 chairs shows 2 + 5.
Rewrite: An array of 2 rows and 5 chairs shows 2 x 5.
3) Fix the sentence:
Five bags with 2 apples each has 5 apples total.
Rewrite: Five bags with 2 apples each has 10 apples total.
★ Part B: Fill in the Blank
Write the missing word or number on each line.
1) 2 groups of 3 pencils equal 6 pencils.
2) An array with 4 rows of 2 stars has 8 stars.
3) 3 times 5 equals 15.
4) 5 plates with 2 cookies each make 10 cookies.
★ Part C: True or False?
Read each statement. Circle True or False.
1) In Grade 3, 4 groups of 3 pens equals 12 pens.
True
False
2) In Grade 3, 2 rows of 5 seats is the same as 2 + 5 seats.
True
False
3) In Grade 3, the word each often signals multiplication in word problems.
True
False
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