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