Shark Learning
Log In
Grade 3/Word Problems

Multiplication Word Problems: Equal Groups to 25

Early multiplication through equal groups or repeated addition; products ≤ 25.
5
Sheets
1179
Views
358
Downloads
Study Guide
WorksheetsTeacher InfoLearning Path

Preview

Multiplication Word Problems: Equal Groups to 25 preview

Tap to open PDF

#WorksheetQuestionsActions
Easy
1
8 questions
Medium
1
8 questions
2
8 questions
Hard
1
7 questions
2
8 questions

Practice Questions

  1. There are 5 trays. Each tray has 4 muffins. How many muffins in all?
    Show answer

    5 × 4 = 20. There are 20 muffins.

  2. There are 3 shelves. Each shelf has 4 books. How many books?
    Show answer

    3 × 4 = 12. There are 12 books.

  3. There are 2 bags. Each bag has 5 oranges. How many oranges?
    Show answer

    2 × 5 = 10. There are 10 oranges.

  4. There are 5 rows. Each row has 5 chairs. How many chairs?
    Show answer

    5 × 5 = 25. There are 25 chairs.

  5. There are 4 boxes. Each box has 4 crayons. How many crayons?
    Show answer

    4 × 4 = 16. There are 16 crayons.

Quick Tip
Products ≤ 25. Examples: 4 groups of 3 → 3 + 3 + 3 + 3 = 12 or 4 × 3 = 12. Keep it one step.
Teacher Resources
Teaching Notes

Focus on visualizing equal groups and connecting them to both repeated addition and multiplication. Emphasize understanding the 'number of groups' and 'number in each group' within the context of the story.

Vocabulary
Multiplication: Repeated addition of equal groups.
Equal Groups: Sets with the same number of items.
Common Mistakes
  • Confusing the number of groups with the number in each group.
  • Using addition or subtraction instead of multiplication.
  • Incorrectly calculating the product.
Differentiation
SupportUse physical manipulatives or draw pictures to represent the groups.
ChallengeChallenge to create similar problems or explore larger products.
Discussion Questions
  • What are the equal groups in this story?
  • How many items are in each group?
  • How does repeated addition help you understand multiplication?
  • Can you write a different story that uses the same multiplication sentence?
Extension Activities
  • Draw equal groups.
  • Use counters.
  • Relate to repeated addition.
Parent Tip

Ask your child to count items in equal groups, like pairs of shoes.

Learning Path
Skill Cluster

Number Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Estimated Time

15 minutes

Skills Practiced
Solve multiplication word problemsIdentify equal groupsWrite multiplication sentences