England · Year 3 · Ages 7–8 · Worked examples

Year 3 3, 4 and 8 Times Tables: Worked Examples

See free Year 3 3, 4 and 8 times tables worked examples with clear strategies and answers, aligned to the England primary curriculum.

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Four worked examples

Try each question first, then compare the strategy and answer. The aim is to understand the method, not just copy the final result.

1
3s

3 × 8 = __.

How to think about it: Translate the question into equal groups or a known times-table fact. Use the related multiplication/division fact to check the answer.

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Answer: 24

2
4s

4 × 7 = __.

How to think about it: Translate the question into equal groups or a known times-table fact. Use the related multiplication/division fact to check the answer.

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Answer: 28

3
8s

8 × 6 = __.

How to think about it: Translate the question into equal groups or a known times-table fact. Use the related multiplication/division fact to check the answer.

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Answer: 48

4
Divide

32 ÷ 4 = __.

How to think about it: Translate the question into equal groups or a known times-table fact. Use the related multiplication/division fact to check the answer.

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Answer: 8

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