Free equal groups worksheets

Explore multiplication through equal groups.

Build equal groups with counters, draw community-centre seating and connect each group to a multiplication expression. Download the student pages and teacher answers.

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First page of the Multiplication as equal groups student worksheet
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Student worksheet

Two seating problems and an apple exit ticket, with space for drawings and multiplication expressions.

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First page of the Multiplication as equal groups teacher answers
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Teacher answers

Answers for every worksheet question, including the number of groups, group size and total.

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Prepare for the activities.

Gather the materialsGather counters and workmats. Have trays, paper plates and whiteboards ready, plus ordinary paper for your observation notes.
Print the student packThe seating activity is on page 1. The four groups of two apples are on page 2.
Compare the modelsUse the teacher answers to connect the drawings, group sizes and multiplication expressions.

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What is included in the equal groups set?

Two free PDFs: a two-page student worksheet and a two-page teacher answer copy.

Which grade are these worksheets designed for?

Grade 3. It introduces multiplication through concrete equal groups, drawings and expressions.

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