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Year 3 Autumn Block 3

Year 3 Maths – Autumn Block 3: Multiplication and Division

Introduce and develop multiplication and division strategies in Autumn Block 3 with our Year 3 multiplication and division worksheets and planning. Aligned with the White Rose small steps, this unit helps pupils build a secure understanding of equal groups, arrays, and times tables through structured progression and varied representations.

Each lesson is designed to strengthen recall, develop mathematical language, and support reasoning with multiplication and division facts for the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables. Use our resources to build fluency and confidence, whether you’re teaching whole class or providing targeted support.

Download our free Year 3 maths yearly overview.
Explore maths subject leader resources.

White Rose Small Steps

Week 9

  • Make and describe equal groups
  • Use arrays
  • Identify multiples of 2
  • Identify multiples of 5
  • Identify multiples of 10

Week 10

  • Share and group to make equal groups
  • Multiply by 3
  • Divide by 3
  • Explore the 3 times table

Week 11

  • Multiply by 4
  • Divide by 4
  • Explore the 4 times table
  • Multiply by 8
  • Divide by 8

Week 12

  • Explore the 8 times table
  • Explore the 2, 4 and 8 times tables
National Curriculum Objectives
  • Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables
  • Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they know
  • Use mental methods and progress to formal written methods
  • Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division
  • Apply multiplication facts to scaling problems and a range of contexts

Year 3 Maths – Autumn Block 3: Multiplication and Division

Introduce and develop multiplication and division strategies in Autumn Block 3 with our Year 3 multiplication and division worksheets and planning. Aligned with the White Rose small steps, this unit helps pupils build a secure understanding of equal groups, arrays, and times tables through structured progression and varied representations.

Each lesson is designed to strengthen recall, develop mathematical language, and support reasoning with multiplication and division facts for the 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10 times tables. Use our resources to build fluency and confidence, whether you’re teaching whole class or providing targeted support.

Download our free Year 3 maths yearly overview.
Explore maths subject leader resources.

White Rose Small Steps

Week 9

  • Make and describe equal groups
  • Use arrays
  • Identify multiples of 2
  • Identify multiples of 5
  • Identify multiples of 10

Week 10

  • Share and group to make equal groups
  • Multiply by 3
  • Divide by 3
  • Explore the 3 times table

Week 11

  • Multiply by 4
  • Divide by 4
  • Explore the 4 times table
  • Multiply by 8
  • Divide by 8

Week 12

  • Explore the 8 times table
  • Explore the 2, 4 and 8 times tables
National Curriculum Objectives
  • Recall and use multiplication and division facts for the 3, 4 and 8 multiplication tables
  • Write and calculate mathematical statements for multiplication and division using the multiplication tables they know
  • Use mental methods and progress to formal written methods
  • Solve problems, including missing number problems, involving multiplication and division
  • Apply multiplication facts to scaling problems and a range of contexts

Year 3 Autumn Block 3: Multiplication and Division – FAQs

What is taught in this multiplication and division unit?
Pupils explore equal groups, arrays, and times tables for 2, 3, 4, 5, 8 and 10. They build fluency with multiplication and division facts and begin solving simple contextual problems.

How does this block support progression in maths?
Children develop an understanding of multiplication as repeated addition and division as sharing or grouping. They learn to apply known facts mentally and in written form to solve new problems.

Does this follow White Rose Maths?
Yes – this block is aligned with the White Rose Maths small steps and supports progression in line with their framework.

Is there a full overview for the Year 3 maths scheme?
Yes – download our free Year 3 maths overview to see all blocks and objectives.

Where can I find subject leader resources?
Take a look at our maths subject leader resources to support whole-school curriculum planning.

Our Year 3 multiplication and division resources include full lesson plans, differentiated worksheets, visual models and interactive slides. Everything is designed to support progression across KS2 and help pupils build confidence with key multiplication and division strategies.