Triple Power Worksheet TRIPLE POWER
Multiplying by 3 • Fact Drills & Word Problems
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Think Double + One More Group: To solve 3 × 6, think (2 × 6 = 12) + 6 = 18 !
Fact Strategy
Part 1: Skip-Count by 3s
Write the missing multiples along the track
3
6
12
18
21
27
33
Part 2: Rapid Fact Drills
Solve each fact (Drills 1–16)
3 × 4 =
3 × 7 =
3 × 2 =
3 × 9 =
3 × 5 =
3 × 8 =
3 × 3 =
3 × 6 =
3 × 10 =
3 × 1 =
3 × 12 =
3 × 11 =
3 × = 15
× 3 = 24
3 × = 27
× 3 = 30
Part 3: Word Problems in Action
Model each situation, write the number sentence, and solve
17. Tricycle Assembly: A bicycle shop has 7 tricycles on display. Each tricycle has exactly 3 wheels . How many wheels are on all the tricycles combined?
Equal Groups / Array Model:
Equation:
3 × =
Final Answer:
wheels
18. Garden Seedlings: Ms. Rivera planted 8 rows of cucumber seeds in the school garden. She planted 3 seeds in each row . How many seeds did she plant in total?
Equal Groups / Array Model:
Equation:
3 × =
Final Answer:
seeds
Challenge • 19. The Tri-Tower Puzzle
Leo built 3 towers . Each tower has 3 floors , and each floor has 3 windows . How many windows are there in total?
Windows:
Triple Power Slides Mental Math Mastery • Grade 3
Multiplication Strategies
TRIPLE POWER
Multiply by 3 using the Double + 1 More Group Strategy
Know your 2s? Then you already know your 3s!
Ready • Set • Multiply
The Secret Formula
Why Does "Double + 1" Work?
Every group of 3 is made up of a Double (2 groups) plus 1 more group .
Part 1: The Double (2s Fact)
2 × 5 = 10
You already know your 2s facts easily!
Part 2: Add 1 More Group
10 + 5 = 15
Just add one more 5 to the double!
Therefore: 3 × 5 = (2 × 5) + 5 = 15 Fast • Easy • Accurate
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Solving 3 × 6 in Two Easy Steps
1
Double the Other Number
Find 2 groups of 6 first:
2 × 6 = 12
2
Add One More Group
Add 6 more to your double:
12 + 6 = 18
Final Answer: 3 × 6 = 18!
Guided Practice
Let's Try It Together: 3 × 7
A What is the double of 7?
2 × 7 = 14
B Now add 1 more group of 7:
14 + 7 = 21
Fact Mastered:
3 × 7 = 21
Double 7 is 14 • Add 7 is 21!
Think Quick
What is 3 × 8?
Step 1
Double 8
2 × 8 = 16
Step 2
Add 8 More
16 + 8 = 24
Result
Triple Power!
3 × 8 = 24
Tip: If adding 8 feels big, add 4 to reach 20, then 4 more to reach 24!
Lightning Mental Drill
Double it • Add it • Call it!
Fact 1 3 × 4
Double 4 = 8 (+ 4) = 12
Fact 2 3 × 9
Double 9 = 18 (+ 9) = 27
Fact 3 3 × 3
Double 3 = 6 (+ 3) = 9
Fact 4 3 × 12
Double 12 = 24 (+ 12) = 36
Notice how much faster you get once you double first?
Triples in Real Life
Word Problem Spotlight
Maya bought 7 packs of tennis balls for her tennis team. Each pack contains 3 tennis balls . How many tennis balls did Maya buy in all?
Mental Strategy:
• Number sentence: 7 × 3 or 3 × 7
• Double 7 is 14
• 14 + 7 more = 21
Answer
21 Tennis Balls
7 packs × 3 balls = 21
Remember to always include the units in your answer!
Summary • Takeaways
Time for Independent Practice
You Have the Triple Power!
3 × [Number] = Double it + 1 More Group
Fast, flexible, and mental-math friendly every single time.
Grab your Triple Power Worksheet and put your new strategy to work!
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Multiplying by 4 • Fact Drills & Word Problems
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The Double-Double Strategy: To multiply by 4, double it, then double again! (e.g., 4 × 6 → Double 6 = 12 → Double 12 = 24 !)
Fact Strategy
Part 1: Skip-Count by 4s
Fill in the missing multiples along the track
4
8
16
24
28
36
44
Part 2: Rapid Fact Drills
Solve each fact using Double-Double (Drills 1–16)
4 × 3 =
4 × 6 =
4 × 2 =
4 × 8 =
4 × 5 =
4 × 7 =
4 × 4 =
4 × 9 =
4 × 10 =
4 × 1 =
4 × 12 =
4 × 11 =
4 × = 20
× 4 = 28
4 × = 36
× 4 = 32
Part 3: Word Problems in Action
Model each problem, write the equation, and state the solution
17. Go-Kart Grand Prix: A race track has 7 go-karts lined up for the championship heat. Each go-kart requires 4 racing tires . How many tires are needed to equip all 7 go-karts?
Equal Groups / Array Model:
Equation:
4 × =
Final Answer:
tires
18. Classroom Science Kits: Mr. Chen prepares science materials for 8 lab tables . Each table needs 4 test tubes for a liquid experiment. How many test tubes will Mr. Chen set out?
Equal Groups / Array Model:
Equation:
4 × =
Final Answer:
test tubes
Challenge • 19. The Quad-Box Mystery
An art studio has 4 large crates . Inside each crate are 4 wooden trays , and each tray holds 4 paintbrush cups . How many paintbrush cups in all?
Total Cups:
Quad Power Slides Mental Math Mastery • Grade 3
Fact Power Academy
QUAD POWER
Multiply by 4 using the Double-Double Strategy
Double once, double twice • 4s facts in a flash!
Ready • Set • Multiply
The Strategy Engine
Why Does "Double-Double" Work?
Since 4 is equal to 2 × 2 , multiplying by 4 is just doubling two times in a row!
Double #1 (First 2s Fact)
Double 5 = 10
2 × 5 gives us 10!
Double #2 (Double the Answer)
Double 10 = 20
2 × 10 gives us 20!
Therefore: 4 × 5 = Double(Double 5) = 20 Fast • Easy • Accurate
Step-by-Step Walkthrough
Solving 4 × 6 with Double-Double
1
First Double
Double the number 6:
6 + 6 = 12
2
Second Double
Double your result (12):
12 + 12 = 24
Final Answer: 4 × 6 = 24!
Guided Practice
Let's Try It Together: 4 × 7
A First Double: What is 2 × 7?
7 + 7 = 14
B Second Double: What is 2 × 14?
14 + 14 = 28
Fact Mastered:
4 × 7 = 28
Double 7 is 14 • Double 14 is 28!
Think Quick
What is 4 × 8?
Step 1
Double 8
8 + 8 = 16
Step 2
Double 16
16 + 16 = 32
Result
Quad Power!
4 × 8 = 32
Mental breakdown: 10 + 10 = 20, plus 6 + 6 = 12 → 20 + 12 = 32!
Lightning Double-Double Drill
Double it • Double it again • Call it!
Fact 1 4 × 3
Double 3 = 6 → Double 6 = 12
Fact 2 4 × 9
Double 9 = 18 → Double 18 = 36
Fact 3 4 × 4
Double 4 = 8 → Double 8 = 16
Fact 4 4 × 12
Double 12 = 24 → Double 24 = 48
Every 4s fact is just two 2s facts in disguise!
Quads in Real Life
Word Problem Spotlight
A championship go-kart track has 7 go-karts ready to race. Each go-kart requires 4 racing tires . How many tires are needed to equip all 7 go-karts?
Double-Double Steps: