Grade 3 Math · Properties of Multiplication

Grade 3 Properties of Multiplication Practice Test

Build Grade 3 math skills with five 10-question practice tests on the commutative, associative, distributive, identity, and zero properties of multiplication.

Properties of Multiplication Practice Tests

These Grade 3 Math practice tests help students use multiplication properties to rewrite equations and solve products efficiently. Students explore the commutative, associative, distributive, identity, and zero properties.

Skills covered

  • Switching factors with the commutative property
  • Regrouping factors with the associative property
  • Breaking apart factors with the distributive property
  • Using the identity property when multiplying by one
  • Using the zero property when multiplying by zero
  • Choosing a useful property or strategy for a product

How to use these practice tests

Complete one 10-question test at a time. Look at the structure of each equation before calculating. If a product is difficult, switch, regroup, or break apart factors to use facts you know.

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Grade 3 Properties of Multiplication Practice Tests

A 10-question Grade 3 Math practice test on the commutative, associative, distributive, identity, and zero properties of multiplication.

Read each multiplication properties question carefully. Look for switched factors, regrouped factors, broken-apart factors, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.

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1. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (2 × 3) × 4?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 24.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 2 × 3 = 6, then 6 × 4 = 24.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 24.

First 2 × 3 = 6, then 6 × 4 = 24.

2. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (5 × 2) × 3?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 30.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 5 × 2 = 10, then 10 × 3 = 30.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 30.

First 5 × 2 = 10, then 10 × 3 = 30.

3. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (4 × 3) × 2?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 24.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 4 × 3 = 12, then 12 × 2 = 24.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 24.

First 4 × 3 = 12, then 12 × 2 = 24.

4. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (2 × 5) × 6?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 60.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 2 × 5 = 10, then 10 × 6 = 60.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 60.

First 2 × 5 = 10, then 10 × 6 = 60.

5. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 3 × (2 × 4)?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 24.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 2 × 4 = 8, then 3 × 8 = 24.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 24.

First 2 × 4 = 8, then 3 × 8 = 24.

6. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (6 × 2) × 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 60.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 6 × 2 = 12, then 12 × 5 = 60.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 60.

First 6 × 2 = 12, then 12 × 5 = 60.

7. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (2 × 3) × 5?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: C

The correct answer is 30.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 2 × 3 = 6, then 6 × 5 = 30.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 30.

First 2 × 3 = 6, then 6 × 5 = 30.

8. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 4 × (2 × 3)?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: D

The correct answer is 24.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 2 × 3 = 6, then 4 × 6 = 24.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 24.

First 2 × 3 = 6, then 4 × 6 = 24.

9. QuestionMultiple choice

What is (5 × 2) × 4?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: A

The correct answer is 40.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 5 × 2 = 10, then 10 × 4 = 40.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 40.

First 5 × 2 = 10, then 10 × 4 = 40.

10. QuestionMultiple choice

What is 2 × (4 × 5)?

Please select an answer first.

Correct answer: B

The correct answer is 40.

  1. Read the property clue: Identify whether the equation shows switching factors, regrouping factors, breaking apart a factor, multiplying by one, or multiplying by zero.
  2. Apply the property: First 4 × 5 = 20, then 2 × 20 = 40.
  3. Check the choice: The correct choice is 40.

First 4 × 5 = 20, then 2 × 20 = 40.

Frequently asked questions about Grade 3 Properties of Multiplication

What is the commutative property?

The commutative property says that switching the order of the factors does not change the product, such as 3 × 4 = 4 × 3.

What is the distributive property?

The distributive property lets you break apart a factor, such as 6 × 7 = 6 × 5 + 6 × 2.

How many questions are on this page?

The page includes five mini tests with 10 questions each, for 50 Grade 3 Properties of Multiplication questions in total.