Multiplication Word Problems - Math Story Problem 3rd 4th Grade Review

Make multiplication practice active, engaging and meaningful with this Multiplication Word Problem Around the Room activity!

Students solve multiplication word problems, move around the classroom to hunt for the matching answer, tear it off, and glue it onto their recording sheet. It's the perfect way to build multiplication fluency while getting students out of their seats and excited about Maths.

Designed for Grades 3–4, this resource helps students strengthen their multiplication fact fluency while connecting multiplication to real-world word problems and visual representations. With both times table and array versions included, students develop a deeper understanding of multiplication concepts while staying engaged through movement-based learning.

What is included

• 4 Around the Room multiplication activities
• 2 Times Tables Sets
  • Set 1: 8 multiplication word problems focusing on ×2, ×3, ×5 and ×10
  • Set 2: 8 multiplication word problems covering ×2–×12
  • Tear-off answer posters for each set
  • Answer keys
• 2 Arrays Sets
  • Set 1: 6 multiplication word problems using arrays
  • Set 2: 6 multiplication word problems using arrays
  • Tear-off array posters for each set
  • Answer keys
• Teacher instructions with classroom implementation ideas and extension activities

How to use it in the classroom

• Use as a whole-class Around the Room activity.
• Reinforce multiplication fact fluency through movement.
• Practise solving multiplication word problems.
• Strengthen understanding of multiplication using arrays.
• Use during Maths rotations, small groups or independent practice.
• Perfect for lesson warm-ups, consolidation, revision or end-of-unit review.
• Extend learning by having students solve each problem using multiple strategies, such as skip counting, repeated addition, equal groups and arrays.

Benefits for students

• Develop multiplication fact fluency.
• Apply multiplication knowledge to real-world contexts.
• Build confidence solving word problems.
• Deepen conceptual understanding using arrays.
• Stay engaged through active, hands-on learning.
• Strengthen mathematical reasoning and problem-solving skills.
• Collaborate and move around the classroom while learning.

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