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Thanksgiving Multiplication Worksheet

A Thanksgiving practice sheet for third graders: 15 multiplication facts from the 2s to the 10s, then 6 equal-groups word problems about dinner tables, pies, pumpkin rows and paper turkeys. It takes about 15 minutes.

Grade
Grade 3
Problems
21
Time
About 15 minutes
Standard
3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7
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Two pages: the worksheet, then the answer key. No sign-up needed.

Worksheet preview

Part A: Facts Multiply.

  1. 9 × 10 = 90
  2. 7 × 3 = 21
  3. 4 × 6 = 24
  4. 8 × 3 = 24
  5. 9 × 6 = 54
  6. 6 × 10 = 60
  7. 8 × 5 = 40
  8. 3 × 6 = 18
  9. 5 × 8 = 40
  10. 10 × 5 = 50
  11. 7 × 4 = 28
  12. 3 × 5 = 15
  13. 7 × 10 = 70
  14. 8 × 10 = 80
  15. 2 × 7 = 14

Part B: Word problems Read each problem. Write the answer on the line.

  1. Grandma sets up 3 tables for Thanksgiving dinner. Each table has 9 chairs. How many chairs are there?

    27

  2. A farmer plants 5 rows of pumpkins with 3 pumpkins in each row. How many pumpkins are there?

    15

  3. A parade has 9 floats, and 8 people ride on each float. How many people ride on the floats?

    72

  4. Each pie is cut into 6 slices. How many slices are there in 6 pies?

    36

  5. The store has 9 bags of corn with 4 ears in each bag. How many ears of corn are there?

    36

  6. Leo makes 5 paper turkeys. Each turkey has 4 feathers. How many feathers does he use?

    20

Tips for teachers and parents

  • In each word problem, find the number of groups and the size of each group. "4 tables with 6 chairs each" is 4 groups of 6.
  • Ask students to draw a quick array or groups of dots for the first word problem, then use facts for the rest.
  • Part A is a mixed review. Note which facts slow students down and send them to that times table sheet.
  • Read one word problem aloud as a class before students start on their own.

Common mistakes

  • Adding the two numbers in a word problem, such as 4 + 6 for 4 tables of 6 chairs. Ask "how many groups, and how many in each?"
  • Swapping a slow fact for a guess. Students can skip-count for any fact they do not know yet.

What to practice next

Try the Thanksgiving division sheet, which uses the same stories in reverse.

Frequently asked questions

What grade is this Thanksgiving multiplication worksheet for?

Grade 3. The facts use factors from 2 to 10, and the word problems are equal-groups problems from the grade 3 standards.

Does it include word problems?

Yes. Part B has 6 Thanksgiving word problems, each with an answer line.

Is there an answer key?

Yes, on page 2 of the PDF.