This third-grade math workbook focuses on multiplication with one factor larger than one digit. Students will practice multiplying single-digit numbers by multi-digit numbers. They will need to master the standard algorithm for multi-digit multiplication. This involves understanding place value, regrouping (carrying), and properly aligning numbers in columns to ensure accurate addition and multiplication during calculation. Visual aids like place value charts or arrays help students grasp the concept. Real-world word problems in this workbook illustrate practical applications as students master their multiplication skills.

Multiplying numbers becomes more challenging when one of the factors is larger than one digit due to the increased complexity and the need for multiple calculation steps. When both multipliers are single digits, the multiplication involves straightforward calculations. However, when one factor exceeds one digit, such as multiplying a two-digit number by a single-digit or another two-digit number, the process requires breaking down the larger number into parts using distributive properties, performing multiple partial multiplications, and then summing the results to get the final product. This involves more individual calculations and adds layers of complexity due to carrying over numbers and ensuring all partial results align correctly, which increases the likelihood of errors.