Grade: Grade 3 Subject: Mathematics Unit: Multiplication & Division Within 100 SAT: Algebra ACT: Math

Guided Practice

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Work through these scaffolded exercises with step-by-step guidance to build your multiplication and division fluency.

Warm-Up: Quick Recall

Let's Get Your Brain Ready!

Before we dive into practice, let's warm up with some quick facts you already know.

Warm-Up 1

5 x 5 = ?

Warm-Up 2

24 / 6 = ?

Warm-Up 3

8 x 3 = ?

Guided Practice: Multiplication

Step-by-Step Example: 7 x 6

  1. 1
    Read the problem: 7 x 6 means 7 groups of 6, or 6 groups of 7.
  2. 2
    Choose a strategy: We can use a fact we know! 7 x 5 = 35 (fives are easy!)
  3. 3
    Add one more group: 7 x 6 = 7 x 5 + 7 = 35 + 7 = 42
  4. 4
    Check with commutative property: 6 x 7 should also equal 42. Yes!

Answer: 7 x 6 = 42

Your Turn! Use the step-by-step approach to solve these multiplication problems.

Practice 1: Use a fact you know

8 x 7 = ?

Hint: Think of 8 x 5 first, then add 8 x 2

Practice 2: Double a fact you know

6 x 8 = ?

Hint: 3 x 8 = 24, so 6 x 8 = 24 x 2

Practice 3: Use the 9s pattern

9 x 8 = ?

Hint: The digits of the answer add up to 9!

Guided Practice: Division

Step-by-Step Example: 56 / 7

  1. 1
    Read the problem: 56 / 7 means "56 split into 7 equal groups" or "How many 7s are in 56?"
  2. 2
    Think multiplication: Ask yourself "What times 7 equals 56?"
  3. 3
    Recall the fact: 8 x 7 = 56, so 56 / 7 = 8
  4. 4
    Check your work: 8 x 7 = 56. Correct!

Answer: 56 / 7 = 8

Practice 1: Think multiplication

63 / 9 = ?

Hint: What times 9 equals 63?

Practice 2: Use fact families

48 / 6 = ?

Hint: If 6 x ? = 48, what is ?

Practice 3: Skip counting backwards

45 / 5 = ?

Hint: Count by 5s: 5, 10, 15... until you reach 45

Mixed Practice: Fill in the Blanks

Set 1: Multiplication

6 x 9 =
7 x 7 =
8 x 9 =

Set 2: Division

42 / 7 =
81 / 9 =
64 / 8 =

Set 3: Find the Missing Number

x 6 = 36
56 / = 7

Challenge Round

Ready for a Challenge?

These problems mix multiplication and division. Think carefully about which operation to use!

Challenge 1

If 7 x 8 = 56, then 56 / 8 = ?

Challenge 2

What is (6 x 6) / 4?

Hint: First multiply, then divide

Challenge 3

If 72 / 9 = 8, then 8 x 9 = ?

Challenge 4

What is (45 / 5) x 2?

Great Work!

1

Break It Down

Use facts you know to figure out harder facts.

2

Think Inverse

Multiplication and division undo each other.

3

Check Your Work

Always verify your answer makes sense.

4

Practice Daily

A few minutes each day builds strong skills!

Keep Going! Practice makes permanent. Return to this lesson anytime you want to sharpen your skills. Next, try some word problems to apply what you've learned!

Next Steps

  • Practice the problems you found challenging
  • Try timing yourself to build speed
  • Work on memorizing any facts that slowed you down
  • Move on to Word Problems to apply these skills!