3rd grade multiplication lessons

Quick answer

In 3rd grade (ages 8–9), children learn that multiplication means equal groups and arrays, then use properties and strategies to multiply within 100. Lessons from Learn Bright, Khan Academy "Multiplication strategies" and Numberock songs. Play all on repeat for a lesson block, or loop one example until it sticks.

Play all on repeat

Videos in this playlist

  1. 1Basic Multiplication for Kids | A quick (but fun) multiplication introductionBasic Multiplication for Kids | A quick (but fun) multiplication introductionLearn BrightPlay from here Loop
  2. 2What is Multiplication? | Multiplication Concepts for Kids | Rock 'N LearnWhat is Multiplication? | Multiplication Concepts for Kids | Rock 'N LearnRock 'N LearnPlay from here Loop
  3. 3Multiplication for Kids – Full Math Lesson | Homeschool PopMultiplication for Kids – Full Math Lesson | Homeschool PopHomeschool PopPlay from here Loop
  4. 4Basic multiplication | Multiplication and division | Arithmetic | Khan AcademyBasic multiplication | Multiplication and division | Arithmetic | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  5. 5Multiplication 2: The multiplication tables | Arithmetic | Khan AcademyMultiplication 2: The multiplication tables | Arithmetic | Khan AcademyKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  6. 6Equal Groups Multiplication Song | Repeated Addition Using ArraysEqual Groups Multiplication Song | Repeated Addition Using ArraysNumberockPlay from here Loop
  7. 7Multiplication strategiesMultiplication strategiesKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  8. 8Patterns in a multiplication tablePatterns in a multiplication tableKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  9. 9The Properties of Multiplication Song | 3rd Grade - 4th GradeThe Properties of Multiplication Song | 3rd Grade - 4th GradeNumberockPlay from here Loop
  10. 10The Switch! | Multiply by Music | Jack HartmannThe Switch! | Multiply by Music | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  11. 11Multiply by 0! | Multiply by Music  | Jack HartmannMultiply by 0! | Multiply by Music | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  12. 12Multiply by 1's! | Multiply By Music | Jack HartmannMultiply by 1's! | Multiply By Music | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  13. 13The Distributive Property In ArithmeticThe Distributive Property In ArithmeticmathanticsPlay from here Loop
  14. 14Multiplying by Multiples of 10 Song | 3rd Grade MultiplicationMultiplying by Multiples of 10 Song | 3rd Grade MultiplicationNumberockPlay from here Loop
  15. 15Multiply by 10's! | Multiply By Music | Jack HartmannMultiply by 10's! | Multiply By Music | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  16. 16Solve multiplication word problemsSolve multiplication word problemsKhan AcademyPlay from here Loop
  17. 172’s Multiplication Facts Practice | Multiplying by 2 | Math with Mr. J2’s Multiplication Facts Practice | Multiplying by 2 | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  18. 185’s Multiplication Facts Practice | Multiplying by 5 | Math with Mr. J5’s Multiplication Facts Practice | Multiplying by 5 | Math with Mr. JMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  19. 19Multiply by 2's! | Multiply By Music | Jack HartmannMultiply by 2's! | Multiply By Music | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  20. 20Multiplication Facts | 50 Fact Challenge | Multiplication FlashcardsMultiplication Facts | 50 Fact Challenge | Multiplication FlashcardsMath with Mr. JPlay from here Loop
  21. 21All Mixed Up Multiplication Quiz | Multiply by Music | Jack HartmannAll Mixed Up Multiplication Quiz | Multiply by Music | Jack HartmannJack Hartmann Kids Music ChannelPlay from here Loop
  22. 22Times Tables Songs 1-12 | Except in Random OrderTimes Tables Songs 1-12 | Except in Random OrderNumberockPlay from here Loop

What does this 3rd grade multiplication unit cover?

It introduces multiplication as equal groups and arrays, then the commutative and distributive properties, patterns in the times table, multiplying by multiples of 10 and word problems. By the end a child should explain what 4 × 6 means and solve facts within 100 using a strategy.

How does RepeatWatch help with multiplication practice?

Use Repeat one on a skill song such as the Numberock equal groups song, or set an A–B loop on one Khan Academy worked example. Slow a tricky step to 0.75×, save lesson parts on keys 1–9, and use Stop after N loops to keep sessions short.

Frequently asked questions

What grade learns multiplication?

In the US, multiplication as equal groups and arrays is usually taught in 3rd grade (ages 8–9), with fact fluency within 100 by the end of the year. Grade levels vary by country and school, so start where your child is.

Should my child learn times tables before this unit?

No. This unit builds the meaning first: groups, arrays and properties. Memorising facts comes alongside it, and the separate times tables songs playlist is there for daily fact practice once the idea makes sense.