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5th grade multiplication worksheets
12 multiplication problems (3-digit × 2-digit) · 1 page + answer key
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Twelve problems multiplying a three-digit number by a two-digit number, laid out three across so there is room for the two partial products and the sum. The Common Core standards expect 5th graders to fluently multiply multi-digit whole numbers using the standard algorithm.
Two-digit multipliers are where place value matters most: the second partial product is really a tens product, which is why it gets a zero placeholder. If that step is new, warm up with 2-digit by 2-digit multiplication. For bigger challenges, try multi-digit multiplication.
Tips for using it
- Write the placeholder zero before multiplying by the tens digit.
- Use graph paper or turned lined paper to keep columns straight.
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Questions
What is the standard algorithm for multiplication?
The column method: multiply the top number by each digit of the bottom number to get partial products, shifting one place left for the tens digit, then add the partial products.
How many problems should a 5th grader do?
Multi-digit problems take time. Ten to fifteen is a solid session; accuracy matters more than volume.