3rd Grade Multiplication Arrays Worksheet
Connect rows and columns to multiplication by writing a number sentence for each array.
- Centers
- Homework
- Intervention
- Review
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- Grade
- 3rd Grade
- Subject
- Math
- Skill
- Multiplication
- Topic
- arrays and equal groups
- Difficulty
- Easy
- Time
- 12 minutes
- Pages
- 2 (incl. answer key)
- Format
- Printable PDF (US Letter)
- Answer key
- Included
- Best for
- centers, homework, intervention, review
Worksheet details
What This Worksheet Practices
Students will write multiplication sentences that match arrays described by rows and columns.
- Reading an array as rows × columns
- Writing a matching multiplication sentence
- Finding the total in an equal-groups model
Inside This Printable
Student directions: Each problem describes an array. Write the multiplication sentence (rows × columns) and the product.
Worked example
An array with 2 rows of 5 → 2 × 5 = <strong>10</strong>.
Sample questions
- Write the multiplication sentence and product for this array:
- Write the multiplication sentence and product for this array:
- Write the multiplication sentence and product for this array:
The PDF contains 8 practice questions plus 2 challenge questions.
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Why arrays matter
Arrays give students a picture of multiplication. When a child can see that 3 rows of 4 is the same as 3 × 4, the operation stops being an abstract symbol and becomes something they can count, draw, and check. This worksheet asks students to translate each described array into a multiplication sentence and find the total.
How to use it
Encourage students to sketch dots in rows and columns next to each problem, then count to confirm their answer. This habit catches the most common mistake — multiplying rows by rows — because the drawing makes the columns visible.
Once arrays feel automatic, students are ready for word problems and 2-digit by 1-digit multiplication.
👩🏫 Teacher note
A strong bridge between repeated addition and memorized facts. Have students draw dots to check their sentence.
🏠 Parent note
Ask your child to say it out loud: '3 rows of 4 is 3 times 4.'
Common Mistakes to Watch For
- Multiplying rows by rows instead of rows by columns
- Counting one row and forgetting to multiply
Answer Key
Each answer shows the multiplication sentence and the product.
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