Y3

Maths

The 3 Times Table Discussion Problem

Worksheet
Group work
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This Year 3 The 3 Times Table Discussion Problem resource presents children with two engaging reasoning and problem solving questions designed to inspire curiosity, prompt mathematical discussions and challenge their understanding of problem solving using the 3 times table.

Ideal for small group work in class or as an extra challenge at home, this resource comes complete with possible answers to provide immediate feedback and supports self or peer assessment.


Curriculum Objectives

  • Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables
  • Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables that they know, including for two-digit numbers times one-digit numbers, using mental and progressing to formal written methods
  • Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division, including positive integer scaling problems and correspondence problems in which n objects are connected to m objects