Multiplication Mastery Quick Check CFU Quick Check Grade 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Mastery Check
Score
____ / 5
Name:
Date:
Class:
3.OA.A.1
Write a multiplication expression that represents the total number of dots in the array below.
Expression:
3.OA.C.7
Circle the number that makes the equation true:
4 ×
= 36
A
7
B
8
C
9
D
10
3.OA.C.7
Find the number that makes the equation true. Write your answer inside the box.
× 10 = 70
Show Your Thinking:
3.OA.A.3
Liam has 6 boxes of colored pencils. He has 6 × 9 colored pencils altogether. What does the 9 represent?
A
He gave away 9 colored pencils to a friend.
B
There are 9 colored pencils in each box.
C
He bought 9 more boxes of colored pencils.
D
There are 9 students sharing the pencils.
Circle the best answer choice above.
Equation Writing
3.OA.A.3
Elena bought 4 packages of mini muffins for the class bake sale. Each package contains 8 mini muffins.
Part A: Write a multiplication equation to model the problem.
Equation:
Part B: How many mini muffins did Elena buy altogether?
Answer:
mini muffins
Remember to use equal groups: (number of groups) × (number in each group) = total Check your work!
Operations & Algebraic Thinking • Formative Assessment Standards: 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7
Multiplication Mastery Answer Key Teacher Answer Key Grade 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Mastery Check
Total Points
5 / 5 pts
Mastery Benchmark: 4 of 5 (80%) • Estimated Time: 10–15 Minutes • Format: CFU Quick Check Form B
1 Point
3.OA.A.1
Write a multiplication expression that represents the total number of dots in the array below.
Expression:
5 × 6 (or 6 × 5)
Scoring: Accept 5 × 6 or 6 × 5. (5 rows of 6 dots = 30 dots).
1 Point
3.OA.C.7
Circle the number that makes the equation true:
4 ×
9
= 36
A
7
B
8
C
9
✓ Correct
D
10
Rationale: 4 × 9 = 36. Related division fact is 36 ÷ 4 = 9.
1 Point
3.OA.C.7
Find the number that makes the equation true. Write your answer inside the box.
7
× 10 = 70
Exemplar Thinking:
Skip count by 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70 → 7 tens.
1 Point
3.OA.A.3
Liam has 6 boxes of colored pencils. He has 6 × 9 colored pencils altogether. What does the 9 represent?
A
He gave away 9 colored pencils to a friend.
B
There are 9 colored pencils in each box.
✓ Correct
A
He bought 9 more boxes of colored pencils.
A
There are 9 students sharing the pencils.
Rationale: 6 represents number of groups (boxes); 9 represents number of items per group.
1 Point Total (0.5 + 0.5)
Equation Writing 3.OA.A.3
Elena bought 4 packages of mini muffins for the class bake sale. Each package contains 8 mini muffins.
Part A: Multiplication Equation
0.5 pt
Equation:
4 × 8 = 32
Also accept 8 × 4 = 32.
Part B: Total Mini Muffins
0.5 pt
Answer:
32 mini muffins
Unit label is provided; student writes 32.
Common Misconception: If student writes 4 + 8 = 12, remediate with equal groups or repeated addition (8 + 8 + 8 + 8). All Solutions Complete
Operations & Algebraic Thinking • Teacher Scoring Key Standards: 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7
Multiplication Challenge Quick Check CFU Quick Check Grade 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Challenge Check
Score
____ / 5
Name:
Date:
Class:
3.OA.A.1
Write a multiplication expression that represents the total number of dots in the array below.
Expression:
3.OA.C.7
Circle the number that makes the equation true:
6 ×
= 42
A
6
B
7
C
8
D
9
3.OA.C.7
Find the number that makes the equation true. Write your answer inside the box.
× 10 = 90
Show Your Thinking:
3.OA.A.3
Chloe has 8 bags of sea glass. She has 8 × 5 pieces of sea glass altogether. What does the 5 represent?
A
She found 5 more bags of sea glass on the beach.
B
She gave 5 pieces of sea glass to her sister.
C
There are 5 pieces of sea glass in each bag.
D
There are 5 friends who collect sea glass.
Circle the best answer choice above.
Equation Writing
3.OA.A.3
Jayden bought 3 boxes of granola bars for a hiking trip. Each box contains 7 granola bars.
Part A: Write a multiplication equation to model the problem.
Equation:
Part B: How many granola bars did Jayden buy altogether?
Answer:
granola bars
Remember to use equal groups: (number of groups) × (number in each group) = total Check your work!
Operations & Algebraic Thinking • Formative Assessment Standards: 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7
Multiplication Challenge Answer Key Teacher Answer Key Grade 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Challenge Check
Total Points
5 / 5 pts
Mastery Benchmark: 4 of 5 (80%) • Estimated Time: 10–15 Minutes • Format: CFU Quick Check Form C
1 Point
3.OA.A.1
Write a multiplication expression that represents the total number of dots in the array below.
Expression:
3 × 8 (or 8 × 3)
Scoring: Accept 3 × 8 or 8 × 3. (3 rows of 8 dots = 24 dots).
1 Point
3.OA.C.7
Circle the number that makes the equation true:
6 ×
7
= 42
A
6
B
7
✓ Correct
C
8
D
9
Rationale: 6 × 7 = 42. Related division fact is 42 ÷ 6 = 7.
1 Point
3.OA.C.7
Find the number that makes the equation true. Write your answer inside the box.
9
× 10 = 90
Exemplar Thinking:
Skip count by 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80, 90 → 9 tens.
1 Point
3.OA.A.3
Chloe has 8 bags of sea glass. She has 8 × 5 pieces of sea glass altogether. What does the 5 represent?
A
She found 5 more bags of sea glass on the beach.
B
She gave 5 pieces of sea glass to her sister.
C
There are 5 pieces of sea glass in each bag.
✓ Correct
D
There are 5 friends who collect sea glass.
Rationale: 8 represents number of groups (bags); 5 represents number of items per group.
1 Point Total (0.5 + 0.5)
Equation Writing 3.OA.A.3
Jayden bought 3 boxes of granola bars for a hiking trip. Each box contains 7 granola bars.
Part A: Multiplication Equation
0.5 pt
Equation:
3 × 7 = 21
Also accept 7 × 3 = 21.
Part B: Total Granola Bars
0.5 pt
Answer:
21 granola bars
Unit label is provided; student writes 21.
Common Misconception: If student writes 3 + 7 = 10, remediate with equal group counters or repeated addition (7 + 7 + 7). All Solutions Complete
Multiplication Sprint Quick Check CFU Quick Check Grade 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Sprint Check
Score
____ / 5
Name:
Date:
Class:
3.OA.A.1
Write a multiplication expression that represents the total number of dots in the array below.
Expression:
3.OA.C.7
Circle the number that makes the equation true:
8 ×
= 48
A
5
B
6
C
7
D
8
3.OA.C.7
Find the number that makes the equation true. Write your answer inside the box.
× 10 = 80
Show Your Thinking:
3.OA.A.3
Maya planted 4 rows of sunflowers. She has 4 × 9 sunflowers altogether. What does the 9 represent?
A
She used 9 packets of plant seeds in her garden.
B
She picked 9 sunflowers to give to her teacher.
C
There are 9 sunflowers planted in each row.
D
There are 9 different gardens in her neighborhood.
Circle the best answer choice above.
Equation Writing
3.OA.A.3
Devon bought 5 cans of tennis balls for practice. Each can contains 6 tennis balls.
Part A: Write a multiplication equation to model the problem.
Equation:
Part B: How many tennis balls did Devon buy altogether?
Answer:
tennis balls
Remember to use equal groups: (number of groups) × (number in each group) = total Check your work!
Operations & Algebraic Thinking • Formative Assessment Standards: 3.OA.A.1, 3.OA.A.3, 3.OA.C.7
Multiplication Sprint Answer Key Teacher Answer Key Grade 3 Mathematics
Multiplication Sprint Check
Total Points
5 / 5 pts
Mastery Benchmark: 4 of 5 (80%) • Estimated Time: 10–15 Minutes • Format: CFU Quick Check Form D
1 Point
3.OA.A.1
Write a multiplication expression that represents the total number of dots in the array below.
Expression:
4 × 7 (or 7 × 4)
Scoring: Accept 4 × 7 or 7 × 4. (4 rows of 7 dots = 28 dots).
1 Point
3.OA.C.7
Circle the number that makes the equation true:
8 ×
6
= 48
A
5
B
6
✓ Correct
C
7
D
8
Rationale: 8 × 6 = 48. Related division fact is 48 ÷ 8 = 6.
1 Point
3.OA.C.7
Find the number that makes the equation true. Write your answer inside the box.
8
× 10 = 80
Exemplar Thinking:
Skip count by 10s: 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 60, 70, 80 → 8 tens.
1 Point
3.OA.A.3
Maya planted 4 rows of sunflowers. She has 4 × 9 sunflowers altogether. What does the 9 represent?
A
She used 9 packets of plant seeds in her garden.
B
She picked 9 sunflowers to give to her teacher.
C
There are 9 sunflowers planted in each row.
✓ Correct
D
There are 9 different gardens in her neighborhood.
Rationale: 4 represents number of rows (equal groups); 9 represents number of sunflowers in each row (items per group).
1 Point Total (0.5 + 0.5)
Equation Writing 3.OA.A.3
Devon bought 5 cans of tennis balls for practice. Each can contains 6 tennis balls.
Part A: Multiplication Equation
0.5 pt
Equation:
5 × 6 = 30
Also accept 6 × 5 = 30.
Part B: Total Tennis Balls
0.5 pt
Answer:
30 tennis balls
Unit label is provided; student writes 30.
Common Misconception: If student writes 5 + 6 = 11, reinforce equal group arrays or repeated addition (6 + 6 + 6 + 6 + 6). All Solutions Complete
