Use this division think board resource to help Year 3 students build a deeper understanding of multiplication and division strategies.
Multiplication and Division Think Board Activity
Understanding multiplication and division requires more than simply recalling number facts. Students benefit from exploring mathematical concepts through multiple representations, helping them connect abstract calculations with visual models and real-world contexts.
This multiplication and division think board resource has been designed to strengthen student understanding of multiplication and division by encouraging them to represent each problem in four different ways: a number sentence, an array, a picture and a word problem. This approach helps students think flexibly about mathematical relationships and develop stronger reasoning skills.
The resource includes:
- A reusable think board template
- 12 multiplication task cards
- 12 division task cards
- A student recording sheet
- A teacher answer key
By working through the think board, students move beyond finding the correct answer and instead focus on explaining and demonstrating their mathematical thinking. This helps improve conceptual understanding, problem-solving confidence and mathematical communication skills.
Creative Ways to Use This Think Board in the Classroom
This think board resource is highly versatile and can be incorporated into your maths program in a variety of engaging ways, including:
- Problem-Solving Warm-Ups – Begin each maths lesson with a single task card and have students complete one section of the think board before discussing solutions as a class.
- Maths Detective Challenge – Have students complete the picture, array or word problem sections only, then swap with a partner who must determine the original number sentence.
- Gallery Walk – Allow students to display completed think boards around the classroom. Peers can walk around, compare strategies and discuss different ways to represent the same problem.
These flexible activities make it easy to revisit multiplication and division concepts throughout the year while keeping students actively engaged in their learning.
Download This Think Board Maths Resource Today
This think board maths resource is available as a ready-to-download PDF for immediate classroom use, as well as an editable Google Slides version for easy customisation and differentiation.
Simply use the download button to access your preferred file format. Please note that when accessing the Google Slides version, you will be prompted to make your own copy before editing.
This resource was created by Alyssa Peterson, a TeachStarter collaborator.
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