3rd grade Mental Math
Trivia
3rd grade multiplication
Equal Groups and Arrays
100

20+50 

70

100

How many legs to arachnids have?

8

100

2 x 2

4

100

Build an array for the following multiplication equation, and then give the product:

4 x 3 = ___

12

200

56+56

112

200

What color is a giraffes tongue?

Black/purple

200

7 x 1

7

200

Build an array for the following multiplication equation, and then give the product:

5 x 6 = ___

30

300

250+250

500

300

What's the biggest mammal? 

Blue Whale

300

4 x 6

24

300

Write the multiples of 2 on your whiteboard up to the number 24 (hint: skip count)

2, 4 , 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22, 24

400

800+800

1,600

400

What is Emma's favorite color?

Orange

400

5 x 4

20

400

What is the name of the multiplication property featured below?


6 x 3 = 18, therefore 3 x 6 =18

Commutative Property of Multiplication

500

5,000 + 5,000=

10,000

500

What is Ms. Manasco's dog named?

Ringo

500

2 x 11

22

500

Fill in the missing parts to the equation to make it true. 

2 x ___ = 5 x ___

5 and 2

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