Cogito
Grade 3 Math · Chapter 3 · Lesson 8
Patterns in the Times Tables
The tables are full of patterns, and each one has a reason.
10 problems · about 13 minutes · 3.OA.D.9
Figures — use these to answer the problems
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4 × 4 = 16
Warm-Up Review
From earlier lessons. Loosen up before the new work.
3 problemsFrom “Missing Factors and Divisors”
7 × ? = 63
AnswerFrom “Multiplying by Multiples of Ten”
7 × 40 = ?
AnswerFrom “The Associative Property”
2 × 5 × 6 = ?
Answer
Warm Up
Straightforward practice. Get the method working first.
3 problemsIs 8 × 7 odd or even?
- Even
- Odd
When is a product odd?
- Only when both factors are odd.
- When one factor is odd.
Is 5 × 9 odd or even?
- Odd
- Even
Build It Up
The same ideas with more to keep track of.
1 problemWhat is 7 × 7?
Answer
Stretch Yourself
Mixed problems. Work out what kind of question it is before you start.
3 problemsIn the nine times table, the digits of each answer add to what?
AnswerOdd or Even
Is 7 × 6 odd or even?
- Even
- Odd
The Square
What is 6 × 6?
Answer