Mastering the 3 Times Table with Effective Strategies

Why is it important for students to know addition doubles before learning the three times tables?

• Because it is required for learning fractions.

• Because it is a prerequisite for division.

• Because it helps in understanding subtraction.

• Because it makes multiplication easier.

Which of the following is an example of an addition double?

• 8 + 9

• 6 + 7

• 5 + 5

• 3 + 4

How can the equation 2 * 4 be thought of in terms of addition doubles?

• As 2 + 4

• As 8 + 8

• As 2 + 2

• As 4 + 4

What is the double of 4 plus one more group of 4?

• 16

• 14

• 12

• 10

Using the double plus one more group strategy, what is 3 * 5?

• 20

• 10

• 12

• 15

What is the result of 3 * 8 using the double plus one more group strategy?

• 24

• 20

• 28

• 16

What does the commutative property of multiplication state?

• Multiplication is the same as addition.

• The order of factors changes the product.

• Multiplication is the same as division.

• The order of factors does not matter.

Using the double plus one more group strategy, what is 7 * 3?

• 24

• 21

• 18

• 27

What is the result of 3 * 10 using the double plus one more group strategy?

• 25

• 20

• 35

• 30

What is the result of 3 * 3 using the double plus one more group strategy?

• 6

• 7

• 8

• 9