Threesy Peasy! Let’s Master the 3 Times Table!

Hello Multiplication Explorers! Are you ready to learn a super useful and fun times table? Today, it’s all about the 3 times table! Knowing your 3s will help you solve all sorts of maths problems quickly and easily. And guess what? Learning it can be “Threesy Peasy” with a few cool tricks!

What is the 3 Times Table?

The 3 times table is just like counting in groups of three! When you multiply a number by 3, you’re finding the total of that many groups of three.

Here are the facts up to 12×3:

• 1 × 3 = 3
• 2 × 3 = 6
• 3 × 3 = 9
• 4 × 3 = 12
• 5 × 3 = 15
• 6 × 3 = 18
• 7 × 3 = 21
• 8 × 3 = 24
• 9 × 3 = 27
• 10 × 3 = 30
• 11 × 3 = 33
• 12 × 3 = 36

Tips and Tricks for Learning Your 3s!

• Count in Threes: Practice chanting: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30, 33, 36. You can even clap or jump as you say them!
• Double and Add One More Group: For any number multiplied by 3, you can double the number, then add the number to that result. For example, for 7 × 3:
  • Double 7: 7 + 7 = 14.
  • Add 7 again: 14 + 7 = 21. So, 7 × 3 = 21!
• Pattern Spotting: Look at the answers: 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18, 21, 24, 27, 30… Notice how the ones digits go in a pattern (3, 6, 9, 2, 5, 8, 1, 4, 7, 0… and then it repeats!). Also, the answers alternate ODD, EVEN, ODD, EVEN… (3 is odd, 6 is even, 9 is odd, 12 is even).
• Use Your Fingers (for a start!): For smaller numbers, you can count on your fingers in groups of three.
• Songs and Rhymes: Search online for “3 times table songs” – singing can make facts stick in your head!

Practice Your 3 Times Table Recall! (18 Questions)

Time to see how well you know your 3s! Here are 18 quick questions. Try to answer them as fast as you can. Good luck, you’ve got this!

(Your web app with the 18 questions will go here. Questions should be recall-based, like “6 x 3 = ?”, “? x 3 = 24”, or “What is 3 multiplied by 9?”.)

Why is Knowing Your 3 Times Table So Useful?

• Faster Calculations: It helps you solve multiplication problems much more quickly.
• Helps with Division: Knowing 3 × 4 = 12 also means you know 12 ÷ 3 = 4 and 12 ÷ 4 = 3! (Inverse operations!)
• Foundation for Bigger Maths: You’ll use your times tables for fractions, percentages, and lots more advanced topics.
• Builds Maths Confidence: Knowing your times tables well makes all maths feel a bit easier!

Tips for Grown-Ups: Making 3 Times Table Practice Fun!

Helping children recall their multiplication facts is key to their mathematical development. For the 3 times table, consistent, engaging practice is effective.

• Quick Fire Questions: Ask random 3 times table questions at odd moments – in the car, during dinner, etc.
• Use Flashcards: Create or buy flashcards for visual practice.
• Play Games: Look for times table board games, card games, or online interactive games focusing on the 3s.
• Look for Real-Life Threes: How many wheels on 4 tricycles? If 3 friends each have 5 sweets, how many altogether?
• Focus on a Few Facts at a Time: Don’t try to learn them all at once. Master a few, then add a few more.
• Praise Effort and Progress: Learning times tables takes time and effort. Celebrate their achievements!