About this worksheet
Counting in threes (3, 6, 9, 12 …) first, then the facts out of order. The 3s are the first table with no doubling shortcut. The digits of every answer add up to 3, 6 or 9 (3 × 8 = 24 → 2 + 4 = 6). The facts most children find hardest: 3 × 7, 3 × 8 and 3 × 9 — just past the counting range most children hold in their head.
The 3 times table is taught in Year 3. Once it is secure, switch the question type to "3 × __ = 18" for the related division facts, or tick the other tables of the year group for a mixed sheet. Fifty and 100-question versions are a click away.
Curriculum
- National Curriculum, Year 3: recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3 multiplication table
- Year 4 Multiplication Tables Check (all tables to 12 × 12)
Questions
How is the 3 times table usually learned?
Counting in threes (3, 6, 9, 12 …) first, then the facts out of order. The 3s are the first table with no doubling shortcut.
Is there a quick check for the 3s?
The digits of every answer add up to 3, 6 or 9 (3 × 8 = 24 → 2 + 4 = 6).