Grade 4 Multiplication: 3-Digit by 2-Digit Worksheets

ABOUT THE WORKSHEET

This Grade 4 multiplication worksheet is designed to help students transition from basic facts to the standard algorithm for multi-digit multiplication. Mastering 3-digit by 2-digit multiplication is a critical milestone in elementary mathematics, requiring students to carefully manage place values, regrouping, and partial products. With 20 unique problems arranged in a clean, vertical format, this resource provides the repetitive practice necessary to build computational fluency and mathematical confidence.

QUICK DETAILS

• Grade: 4
• Topic: Multi-Digit Multiplication (3x2)
• Question Count: 20 Problems
• Format: Vertical Layout / Printable PDF

STEP-BY-STEP SOLVED EXAMPLES

Using the standard algorithm is the most efficient way to solve these multi-digit problems. Here are three examples from the worksheet solved step-by-step.

Example 1: 530 × 67

First, multiply 530 by the ones digit (7): 530 × 7 = 3,710. Next, multiply 530 by the tens digit (60): 530 × 60 = 31,800. Finally, add the two partial products together: 3,710 + 31,800 = 35,510.

Example 2: 166 × 93

Start by multiplying 166 by 3 to get 498. Then, multiply 166 by 90 (or 166 × 9 and add a zero) to get 14,940. Sum the partial products: 498 + 14,940 = 15,438.

Example 3: 107 × 74

Multiply 107 by 4 to get 428. Then multiply 107 by 70 to get 7,490. Add the results: 428 + 7,490 = 7,918.

TEACHER & PARENT TIPS

To support students, remind them of the importance of the "placeholder zero" when multiplying by the tens digit. Using grid paper can help students keep their columns aligned, preventing simple addition errors. Encourage students to use estimation (e.g., for 530 × 67, estimate 500 × 70 = 35,000) to check if their final product is reasonable. If a student struggles, break the problem into smaller expanded form chunks to reinforce the concept of partial products.