Students will learn how to solve simple multiplication problems using 5 strategies: ‘groups of’, repeated addition, skip counting, arrays, and a multiplication chart in this fun printable and DIGITAL (Google Slides) unit for third grade. Students will be introduced to multiplication using a variety of strategies to build confidence in this new skill!

This unit works best when you have access to manipulatives (to build individual groups and arrays). Bingo dots, counting bears, coins, and buttons all work great! This unit can also be completed digitally with the digital manipulatives provided in Google Slides.

Use the first page of each lesson as aguided practice and the second as independent work!

Included in this unit is:

- Unit outline included individual lesson ideas and teaching suggestions

- Student booklet cover

- Lesson 1: Multiplication as ‘Groups of’

- Lesson 2: Multiplication as Repeated Addition

- Lesson 3: Multiplication as Skip Counting

- Lesson 4: Multiplication as an Array

- Lesson 5: Multiplication using a multiplication chart

- Final Quiz

- Student printables (5 different multiplication charts)

- Answer Key for all pages

This is a great way to introduce this concept to beginners and help students figure out which strategy ‘clicks’ with them!

This unit is printable and digital. The digital (Google Slides) version is available as a link within the packet and is perfect for in-classroom or distance learning.