Multiplication Dice Activity
Recommended Grade Level:
Type of Resource: PDF
Number of Pages: 6
Coordinating Activities
Multiplication Dice Activity
- Multiplication dice mat (2 versions)
- Recording sheet (2 versions)
Kids roll two dice, multiply and record the problem and product.
Required Materials:
- Paper, printer and ink
- Pencil
- Dice
Standards for Multiplication Facts
This activity supports third grade math standards connected to multiplication facts.
Common Core State Standards
- CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.3.OA.C.7: Fluently multiply and divide within 100, using strategies such as the relationship between multiplication and division or properties of operations. By the end of Grade 3, know from memory all products of two one-digit numbers. Kids multiply the two numbers they roll.
TEKS for Mathematics
- TEKS 3.4(F): Recall facts to multiply up to 10 by 10 with automaticity and recall the corresponding division facts. Kids practice facts with every roll.
Virginia Mathematics Standards of Learning
- 3.CE.2.f: Recall with automaticity the multiplication facts through 10 x 10 and the corresponding division facts. Kids practice facts with every roll.
Multiplication Dice Activity gives third grade kids a quick, low-prep way to practice multiplication facts.
Kids roll two dice, write the numbers on the mat and find the product. The recording sheet keeps track of every problem.
Use regular dice for facts to 6 x 6, or 10-sided dice for facts to 10 x 10.
How to Use Multiplication Dice Activity
- Print the mat and recording sheet.
- Kids roll two dice.
- Kids write the two numbers and multiply.
- Kids record the problem and product.
- Repeat until the sheet is full.
Partner Game: Take turns rolling and checking each other.
Morning Work: Fill in one recording sheet as a warm-up.
Easy Ways to Differentiate This Multiplication Activity
Every group has a mix of multiplication skills. These simple changes keep the activity familiar while meeting each child where they are.
For Children Who Need More Support:
- Use a multiplication chart.
- Draw arrays for each problem.
- Use one die and a set number.
- Skip count together.
For On-Level Practice:
- Fill the recording sheet.
- Say each fact out loud.
- Check with a partner.
- Circle facts you know by heart.
For an Extra Challenge:
- Use 10-sided or 12-sided dice.
- Write the related division facts.
- Roll three dice.
- Time yourself.
For Speech, OT, ELL or Special Education Support:
- Talk through each step together and give plenty of wait time.
- Accept pointing, gestures, AAC or any communication method the child already uses.
- Use large foam dice.
- Draw arrays to show each fact.
Multiplication Dice Activity Is Perfect For:
- Third grade
- Fourth grade review
- Morning work
- Math centers
- Small-group instruction
- Intervention
- Special education
- ELL and multilingual learners
- Homeschool




















