3 Digit by 1 Digit Multiplication Word Problems Challenge

Ms. Keller teaches 4th graders about multiplication, focusing on solving word problems using standard and partial products methods. The lesson includes examples like multiplying 842 by 7, and word problems involving balloons, paper clips, and rubber bands. Key multiplication clues and strategies are highlighted to help students understand and solve problems effectively.

What is the first step in standard multiplication?

• Align numbers vertically based on place value

• Multiply the top number by the bottom number

• Add the numbers

• Subtract the smaller number from the larger number

What do you do if a multiplication results in a two-digit number?

• Write both digits in the current place value

• Reset the digits

• Carry over the leftmost digit to the next higher place value

• Ignore the leftmost digit

What is the result of 842 times 7?

• 589

• 5940

• 5890

• 5894

In the balloon problem, how many groups are there?

• 35

• 7

• 5

• 3

How many balloons are there in total in the balloon problem?

• 245

• 35

• 2450

• None of the above

What multiplication method was used to solve the paper clips problem?

• Subtraction

• Partial products method

• Standard multiplication

• Addition

What is the total number of paper clips?

• 1080

• 1000

• 1100

• 1050

How many rubber bands are in each group in the last problem?

• 3

• 287

• 861

• 1000

What is the total number of rubber bands calculated?

• 861

• 900

• 800

• 850

Which of the following is a clue word indicating multiplication in word problems?

• Divide

• Sum

• Each

• Difference