Multiplication Word Problem Area
2nd Grade

Here you will find a range of problem solving worksheets involving multiplication.

Each sheet involves solving a range of written multiplication problems.

There are 3 levels of difficulty for each worksheet below: A,B and C.

Worksheet A is the easiest level, suitable for children at the beginning of their grade.

Worksheet B is a medium level worksheets for children who are working at the expected level in their grade.

Worksheet C is set at a harder level, suitable for children who are more able mathematicians.

The problems in each worksheet are similar in wording, but the numbers involved become trickier as the level gets harder.

To encourage careful checking and thinking skills, each sheet includes one 'trick' question which is not a multiplication problem. Children need to spot this word problem, and work out which operation they need to solve it.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• apply their multiplication and times tables skills;
• apply their times table knowledge to work out related facts;
• recognise multiplication problems, and try to spot 'trick' problems;
• solve a range of 'real life' problems;
• solve multiplication problems with numbers up to 5x5;
• solve multiplicaiton problems for the 2, 5 and 10 times tables.

Some of the sheets have a UK version with spelling set for the UK.

In our 3rd Grade Multiplication word problem area, you will find a range of multiplication word problems aimed at 3rd graders.

The following areas are covered:

• basic multiplication fact sheets;
• multiplication facts to 10x10;
• problems needing written multiplication methods to solve (TU x U)

We have a range of real-life problems involving different measurements, such as the fastest insects, or the length of different dinosaurs!

There are a range of different skills covered, from rounding and place value, to using addition, subtraction and multiplication.

Here you will find a selection of Multiplication Times Table Charts to 10x10 or 12x12 to support your child in learning their multiplication facts.

There is a wide selection of multiplication charts including both color and black and white, smaller charts, filled charts and blank charts.

Using these charts will help your child to:

• Learn their multiplication facts to 10x10 or 12x12;
• Practice their multiplication table.

All the free printable Math charts in this section are informed by the Elementary Math Benchmarks.

Here you will find a range of Free Printable Multiplication Games.

The following games develop the Math skill of multiplying in a fun and motivating way.

Using these sheets will help your child to:

• learn their multiplication facts;
• practice and improve their multiplication table recall;
• develop their strategic thinking skills.

The Math Salamanders hope you enjoy using these free printable Math worksheets and all our other Math games and resources.

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