Grade 8 Multiplication Worksheets
Free printable multiplication practice for Grade 8 students. Generate problems, solve them on screen or paper, and download as PDF.
What Your Child Will Learn
Grade 8 multiplication is applied to powers, exponents, and algebraic expressions. Students multiply monomials, work with scientific notation, and use multiplication in formulas for surface area and volume of 3D shapes.
Multiplication supports linear relationships (slope as a rate of change) and proportional reasoning in more abstract contexts. Students also encounter multiplication of rational numbers and apply it to financial literacy problems like compound growth and unit pricing.
Skills Covered
- Multiplying with exponents and powers
- Multiplying monomials and algebraic expressions
- Scientific notation multiplication
- Surface area and volume formulas
- Slope and rate of change calculations
- Rational number multiplication
Curriculum Aligned: Aligned with Strand B (Number) and Strand C (Algebra): extending multiplication to algebraic contexts and rational numbers.
Parent Tip: Connect multiplication to real-world formulas — calculating paint needed for a room (area), soil for a garden bed (volume), or best-value purchases (unit pricing).
What your child will practice
Practice core multiplication skills aligned with Grade 8 curriculum standards, including problem-solving and conceptual understanding.
Free Practice Worksheets
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Build confidence with approachable problems
Solve each problem. Take your time.
- 1.Multiply: 3.5 × 2.1
- 2.Multiply: -4 × 7
- 3.Multiply: 2/3 × 4/5
- 4.Multiply: -5 × -6
- 5.Multiply: 0.8 × 0.9
- 6.Multiply: 1 1/2 × 2
Full range of grade expectations
Solve each problem. Show your work.
- 1.Calculate the product: 3/4 * 5/8
- 2.A rectangular garden has a length of 12.5 meters and a width of 7.2 meters. What is the area of the garden?
- 3.Simplify the expression: -5 * (-3) * 2
- 4.If a recipe calls for 2/3 cup of flour and you want to make 1 1/2 times the recipe, how much flour do you need?
- 5.A car travels at an average speed of 65.5 miles per hour. How far will it travel in 3.5 hours?
- 6.Consider the expression: (-4)² * 3. Evaluate this expression.
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Create a Free AccountFrequently Asked Questions
What order should my child learn the times tables?
Start with 2s, 5s, and 10s (easiest patterns), then 3s, 4s, and 9s. Leave 6s, 7s, and 8s for last -- by then most facts are already covered by the commutative property.
When should my child know their multiplication facts?
Most curricula expect multiplication fact fluency (up to 12x12) by the end of Grade 4. Regular short daily practice sessions of 5-10 minutes are more effective than long weekly drills.
Are timed multiplication tests helpful?
Timed tests build fluency but can cause math anxiety in some children. Balance timed practice with untimed problem-solving, games, and real-world multiplication scenarios.