Array Multiplication Problems
Use arrays to solve Grade 3 multiplication word problems inside a KMaze level.
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: Solve array word problems with multiplication.
- 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 Array Division Problems.
Common mistake to watch: Students may multiply every word problem because the numbers are familiar factors.
What this level covers
Solve array word problems with multiplication. 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
- A display has 6 rows with 10 pencils in each row. How many pencils are in the display?
- A display has 4 rows with 4 blocks in each row. How many blocks are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 8 beads in each row. How many beads are in the display?
- A display has 4 rows with 2 cards in each row. How many cards are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 9 markers in each row. How many markers are in the display?
Extra practice
- A display has 6 rows with 7 markers in each row. How many markers are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 6 books in each row. How many books are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 4 cards in each row. How many cards are in the display?
- A display has 4 rows with 3 beads in each row. How many beads are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 9 markers in each row. How many markers are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 2 blocks in each row. How many blocks are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 5 tiles in each row. How many tiles are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 8 cards in each row. How many cards are in the display?
Printable worksheet / 3.OA.A.3
Level 3: Array Multiplication Problems
Solve multiplication and division word problems using equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.
Gate Questions
- A display has 6 rows with 10 pencils in each row. How many pencils are in the display?
- A display has 4 rows with 4 blocks in each row. How many blocks are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 8 beads in each row. How many beads are in the display?
- A display has 4 rows with 2 cards in each row. How many cards are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 9 markers in each row. How many markers are in the display?
Extra Practice
- A display has 6 rows with 7 markers in each row. How many markers are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 6 books in each row. How many books are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 4 cards in each row. How many cards are in the display?
- A display has 4 rows with 3 beads in each row. How many beads are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 9 markers in each row. How many markers are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 2 blocks in each row. How many blocks are in the display?
- A display has 6 rows with 5 tiles in each row. How many tiles are in the display?
- A display has 3 rows with 8 cards in each row. How many cards are in the display?
Standard
CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.3
Teacher copy / 3.OA.A.3
Level 3: Answer Key
Solve multiplication and division word problems using equal groups, arrays, and measurement quantities.
Answer Key
- Gate 1: 60
- Gate 2: 16
- Gate 3: 24
- Gate 4: 8
- Gate 5: 27
Extra Practice Answers
- Practice 1: 42
- Practice 2: 36
- Practice 3: 24
- Practice 4: 12
- Practice 5: 54
- Practice 6: 6
- Practice 7: 30
- Practice 8: 24
Standard
CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.3
Continue this learning path
- Open the 3.OA.A.3 series map
- Read the 3.OA.A.3 standard guide
- Previous level: Equal Groups Division
- Next level: Array Division Problems