This grade 3 properties multiplication test checks properties of multiplication in 45 minutes, with 8 questions for a total of 20 points.
This test has 8 questions worth 20 points in all. Use pencil and show your work. You may draw pictures. You should finish in about 45 minutes. Check each answer before you move on.
- Grade: Grade 3
- Chapter: Properties of Multiplication
- Common Core: 3.OA.B.5
- Time: 45 minutes
- Total: 20 points (Question 1: 2 pts; Question 2: 2 pts; Question 3: 2 pts; Question 4: 2 pts; Question 5: 3 pts; Question 6: 3 pts; Question 7: 3 pts; Question 8: 3 pts)
Grade 3 Properties Multiplication Test: questions 1–5
Question 1: Turn-around facts (2 points)
Look at the array.
- Write a multiplication sentence for the array. (1 point)
- Turn the array and write a different multiplication sentence for it. (1 point)
Question 2: Fill in the blanks (2 points)
- \(9 \times 6 = 6 \times ?\) (1 point)
- \(? \times 4 = 4 \times 7\) (1 point)
Question 3: Equal or not equal (2 points)
Write the words equal or not equal for each pair of products.
- \(7 \times 3\) and \(3 \times 7\) (1 point)
- \(6 \times 4\) and \(5 \times 5\) (1 point)
Question 4: Group three factors (2 points)
Find each product.
- \((3 \times 2) \times 5\) (1 point)
- \(3 \times (2 \times 5)\) (1 point)
Question 5: Area model (3 points)
The rectangle is made of unit squares.
- Write a multiplication sentence for the left part. (1 point)
- Write a multiplication sentence for the right part. (1 point)
- How many squares are in the whole rectangle? (1 point)
Grade 3 Properties Multiplication Test: questions 6–8
Question 6: Break apart a factor (3 points)
Use the distributive property to find \(8 \times 7\). Show each step.
Question 7: Crayon shelves (3 points)
A school has 2 shelves. Each shelf has 5 boxes. Each box holds 7 crayons.
- Write a multiplication expression for the total number of crayons. (1 point)
- How many crayons are there in all? (2 points)
Question 8: Flower rows (3 points)
Aisha plants 6 rows of 8 flowers. Noah plants 8 rows of 6 flowers.
- How many flowers does each child plant? (1 point)
- Who plants more flowers? (1 point)
- Name the property that explains your answer. (1 point)
How to use this grade 3 properties multiplication test
Take this grade 3 properties multiplication test without notes, then grade it with the test answer key out of 20 points.
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