Strip Model Multiplication: Tropical Mystery

Solve a tropical riddle by solving multiplication problems in this worksheet! Third graders will complete each strip model to solve the equation. Then, students will use the product and the problem’s corresponding letter to fill in the tropical riddle at the bottom of the page!

Using strip models helps students visualize how a whole number can be broken into smaller, equal groups. By writing out each equal group, learners can see how multiplication builds on repeated addition. This understanding can benefit young mathematicians as they build fact fluency, multiply with larger numbers, and solve problems using the standard algorithm.

Keep practicing with Strip Model Multiplication: Spring Mystery or Multiply & Match: Strip Models #1.