Download free Class 3 multiplication worksheets with answers. Includes tables, word problems, fill-in-the-blanks, picture-based and skip-counting questions, plus multi-step problems across different difficulty levels. This is a printable PDF with answer key and assessment rubrics included.
What is Multiplication?
Multiplication is repeated addition!
When we add the same number again and again, we can use multiplication to make it faster.
For example: 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 can also be written as 3 × 4 = 12 We read this as "3 multiplied by 4 equals 12" or "3 times 4 equals 12"
Solved Example: Step by Step
Problem: There are 4 baskets. Each basket has 5 balls. How many balls are there in total?
Solution:
Method 1 (Addition): 5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = 20 balls
Method 2 (Multiplication): 4 × 5 = 20 balls
Answer: There are 20 balls in total!
Multiplication Worksheet Sample Problems
Preview the types of exercises included in the printable PDF:
Picture-Based Problem: Look at the groups of stars.
2 groups of 5 stars = ____ × ____ = ____
Fill in the Blanks: Use your multiplication tables to complete these:
3 × 4 = ____
3 × 5 = ____
7 × __ = 35
Multiplication Word Problem: A classroom has 6 rows of desks. Each row has 7 desks. If 5 desks are empty, how many students are sitting?
The "Zero" Confusion: Many students think 7 × 0 = 7. Remind them that multiplying by zero always "wipes out" the number—the answer is always 0.
Forgetting to Regroup: When solving "Hard" problems like 15 × 3, students often forget to add the "carried" number after multiplying the tens place.
Avoid Rushing: Accuracy matters more than speed at this stage. Speed develops naturally with practice.
Top 5 Pro-Tips:
Practice Tables Daily: Consistency is key! Spend 5 minutes every morning on tables 1 to 10.
Use Real Objects: Use toys, fruits, or buttons to visualize "groups." 3 groups of 4 toys makes the concept of 3 × 4 much clearer.
The "Identity" Rule: Any number multiplied by 1 stays exactly the same (9 × 1 = 9).
Order Doesn't Matter: This is the Commutative Property. Remind kids that 3 × 4 is the same as 4 × 3. If they forget one, they might remember the other!
Skip Counting: If a student gets stuck on a table, encourage them to "skip count" (e.g., for 5 × 3, count 5, 10, 15).
Assessing Learning: Scoring Guide
Total Questions: 24 | Total Marks: 24
Score: 20 – 24 (Excellent! ⭐⭐⭐)
Next Step: You're a multiplication master! Try harder problems or Class 4 challenges.
Score: 15 – 19 (Very Good! ⭐⭐)
Next Step: Great job! Practice a bit more to become perfect and reach the top tier.
Score: 10 – 14 (Good Effort! ⭐)
Next Step: Keep practicing your tables. You're improving every day!
Score: 0 – 9 (Keep Trying!)
Next Step: Don't worry! Practice tables daily with real objects and ask for help.
