Multiplication Word Stories with Pictures

The seats in this theater are a good example of-

• rows.

• columns.

• equal groups.

The architecture of the Parthenon is a good example of-

• rows.

• columns.

• equal groups.

How many ROWS does this array contain?

• 5

• 7

• 35

How many COLUMNS does this array contain?

• 5

• 7

• 35

How many EQUAL GROUPS does this picture contain?

• 3

• 7

• 21

Which multiplication fact is shown in the picture?

• 4 x 4 = 16

• 4 + 4 = 8

• 2 x 8 = 16

• 4 + 4 = 16

Which of these could be solved using the number sentence 5 x 3 = 15 ?

• Alex, Bryan, and Cal each had 5 stickers. How many stickers did they have together?

• Alex, Bryan, and Cal each had 5 stickers and then they found 3 more. How many do they have now?

• Alex had 5 stickers and Bryan had 3 stickers. How many more stickers does Alex have than Bryan?

Karly is setting up tables and chairs for a wedding. Each table can fit 5 chairs. How many chairs will she need to fill 10 tables?

• 5 x 10 = 50

• 10 + 5 = 15

• 10 - 5 = 5

• 10 + 10 = 20

Ally was putting grapes into 5 plastic baggies for snack. She put 11 grapes into each bag. How many grapes does Ally have in all?

• 11 x 5 = 55

• 11 + 5 = 16

• 11 - 5 = 6

• 11 + 11 + 11 = 33

• 3 x 7 = 21

• 3 + 7 = 10

• 7 - 3 = 4

• 3 + 3 + 3 = 9