Common Core · Grade 3 · Operations and Algebraic Thinking

Standard 3.OA.A.3

Free lessons and printable worksheets aligned to Common Core math standard 3.OA.A.3.

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Lessons for 3.OA.A.3

The area modelA rectangle whose side lengths are the factors and whose area is the product.Lesson
What division meansHow many in each group, or how many groups: two questions, one operation.Lesson
Equal group problemsStories about a number of groups holding the same amount each.Lesson
What multiplication meansThree groups of four, as an array, as repeated addition, as area.Lesson

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The area model worksheet (PDF)Printable worksheet with answer keyPreview
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