Equal Groups Multiplication
Solve Grade 3 equal-groups multiplication word problems in a playable math maze.
Aligned to CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.3. This page loads a playable maze, star scoring, a print-friendly worksheet, and an answer key.
Level quick facts
- Grade: 3
- Skill: Use equal groups to solve multiplication word problems.
- Standard: 3.OA.A.3
- Game mode: Gate maze for word problems
- Estimated time: 4-7 minutes
- Success signal: Reach the finish with most gates correct; 3 stars means the student is ready for the next level.
- Next step: Continue to Equal Groups Division.
Common mistake to watch: Students may multiply every word problem because the numbers are familiar factors.
What this level covers
Use equal groups to solve multiplication word problems. It supports 3.OA.A.3 by turning the standard into a playable maze path and matching printable practice.
Students solve multiplication and division word problems using equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.
Gate questions
- Maya has 5 boxes with 10 books in each box. How many books does Maya have?
- Nora has 2 boxes with 10 cards in each box. How many cards does Nora have?
- Ben has 5 boxes with 10 markers in each box. How many markers does Ben have?
- Carlos has 5 boxes with 7 cards in each box. How many cards does Carlos have?
Extra practice
- Eli has 10 boxes with 4 tiles in each box. How many tiles does Eli have?
- Ben has 10 boxes with 3 beads in each box. How many beads does Ben have?
- Dana has 5 boxes with 8 beads in each box. How many beads does Dana have?
- Maya has 2 boxes with 9 pencils in each box. How many pencils does Maya have?
- Ava has 2 boxes with 6 markers in each box. How many markers does Ava have?
- Dana has 2 boxes with 7 stickers in each box. How many stickers does Dana have?
- Priya has 5 boxes with 2 cards in each box. How many cards does Priya have?
- Dana has 10 boxes with 6 beads in each box. How many beads does Dana have?
Printable worksheet / 3.OA.A.3
Level 1: Equal Groups Multiplication
Solve multiplication and division word problems using equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.
Gate Questions
- Maya has 5 boxes with 10 books in each box. How many books does Maya have?
- Nora has 2 boxes with 10 cards in each box. How many cards does Nora have?
- Ben has 5 boxes with 10 markers in each box. How many markers does Ben have?
- Carlos has 5 boxes with 7 cards in each box. How many cards does Carlos have?
Extra Practice
- Eli has 10 boxes with 4 tiles in each box. How many tiles does Eli have?
- Ben has 10 boxes with 3 beads in each box. How many beads does Ben have?
- Dana has 5 boxes with 8 beads in each box. How many beads does Dana have?
- Maya has 2 boxes with 9 pencils in each box. How many pencils does Maya have?
- Ava has 2 boxes with 6 markers in each box. How many markers does Ava have?
- Dana has 2 boxes with 7 stickers in each box. How many stickers does Dana have?
- Priya has 5 boxes with 2 cards in each box. How many cards does Priya have?
- Dana has 10 boxes with 6 beads in each box. How many beads does Dana have?
Standard
CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.3
Teacher copy / 3.OA.A.3
Level 1: Answer Key
Solve multiplication and division word problems using equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.
Answer Key
- Gate 1: 50
- Gate 2: 20
- Gate 3: 50
- Gate 4: 35
Extra Practice Answers
- Practice 1: 40
- Practice 2: 30
- Practice 3: 40
- Practice 4: 18
- Practice 5: 12
- Practice 6: 14
- Practice 7: 10
- Practice 8: 60
Standard
CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.3