Multiplication & Division Problems
Count the Groups
Count the groups of objects. Write the total.
More Groups to Count
Count the objects. Write the total.
Match Groups to Multiplications
Draw a line to match.
More Groups to Match
Draw a line to match.
What Multiplication?
Circle the correct multiplication.
4 groups of 3
5 groups of 5
6 groups of 2
3 groups of 7
More Multiplications
Circle the correct multiplication.
2 groups of 9
4 groups of 4
3 groups of 6
5 groups of 3
Repeated Addition or Multiplication?
Circle the matching multiplication.
4 + 4 + 4 = ?
5 + 5 + 5 + 5 = ?
2 + 2 + 2 + 2 + 2 = ?
Multiplication as Bonds
Fill in the missing number.
Repeated Addition to Multiplication
Match.
Draw the Groups
Draw groups of objects for each multiplication.
Draw 3 groups of 4 stars. Total = ___
Draw 2 groups of 5 hearts. Total = ___
Draw 4 groups of 3 circles. Total = ___
Share Equally
Share the total into equal groups. How many in each group?
More Equal Sharing
Share the total equally.
Division Facts
Circle the correct answer.
12 shared into 4 equal groups = ?
20 shared into 5 equal groups = ?
18 shared into 3 equal groups = ?
24 shared into 6 equal groups = ?
More Division Facts
Circle the correct answer.
30 shared into 5 equal groups = ?
16 shared into 4 equal groups = ?
21 shared into 3 equal groups = ?
40 shared into 8 equal groups = ?
Match Division to Answers
Draw a line to match.
Link Multiplication and Division
Match related facts.
Fact Families
Circle the fact that belongs in the same family.
3 × 5 = 15
4 × 6 = 24
2 × 8 = 16
Choose the Operation
Is it multiplication or division?
5 shelves with 6 books each. How many books?
40 lollies shared among 8 children
9 tables, 4 chairs at each
27 cards dealt to 3 players
Write the Fact Family
Write all 4 facts for each set of numbers.
3, 5, 15 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
4, 6, 24 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Sort: Multiplication or Division?
Sort each problem.
Multiplication Word Problems
Solve each problem. Show your working.
There are 8 spiders. Each spider has 8 legs. How many legs altogether?
A car has 4 wheels. How many wheels on 7 cars?
There are 6 bags with 5 oranges in each. How many oranges altogether?
More Multiplication Word Problems
Solve each problem.
A packet has 9 biscuits. How many biscuits in 3 packets?
There are 5 shelves with 8 books on each. How many books?
A garden has 4 rows with 7 flowers in each row. How many flowers?
Division Word Problems
Solve each problem. Show your working.
24 biscuits are shared equally among 4 children. How many each?
There are 30 pencils put into bundles of 5. How many bundles?
A baker has 21 muffins. She puts 3 in each box. How many boxes?
More Division Word Problems
Solve each problem.
36 eggs are packed into boxes of 6. How many boxes?
28 children form teams of 4. How many teams?
45 apples are shared equally among 5 baskets. How many per basket?
Mixed Word Problems
Decide: is it multiplication or division? Then solve.
6 children each bring 4 cupcakes. How many cupcakes? (× or ÷) ___
32 stickers shared among 8 friends. How many each? (× or ÷) ___
3 teams of 9 players. How many players? (× or ÷) ___
Home Activity: Groups at Home
Find groups and sharing problems at home!
- 1Set the table for dinner. If 4 people each need a knife, fork and spoon, how many pieces of cutlery?
- 2Share 20 grapes equally among your family. How many each?
- 3Count how many legs in your house (people + pets). Use multiplication!
- 4Put toys into equal groups. Write the multiplication and division facts.
Groups of 6
Count the groups. Write the total.
Groups of 7
Count the objects. Write the total.
6 Times Table Preview
Fill in the missing number.
7 Times Table Preview
Fill in the missing number.
8 Times Table Preview
Fill in the missing number.
9 Times Table Preview
Fill in the missing number.
Match Multiplication to Division — Set A
Match each multiplication to its related division.
Match Multiplication to Division — Set B
Match each multiplication to its related division.
Match Word Problems to Operations — Set A
Match each story to the correct operation.
Match Word Problems to Operations — Set B
Match.
Fact Families — Set A
Circle the fact that belongs in the same family.
5 × 7 = 35
6 × 8 = 48
4 × 9 = 36
Fact Families — Set B
Circle the fact that belongs.
3 × 7 = 21
9 × 8 = 72
6 × 5 = 30
Division — Equal Groups
Circle the correct answer.
48 ÷ 6 = ?
56 ÷ 7 = ?
63 ÷ 9 = ?
54 ÷ 6 = ?
Multiplication — Quick Recall
Circle the correct answer.
7 × 6 = ?
8 × 7 = ?
9 × 6 = ?
8 × 8 = ?
Write All 4 Facts — Set A
Write all 4 facts for each group.
6, 7, 42 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
8, 9, 72 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Write All 4 Facts — Set B
Write all 4 facts for each group.
5, 8, 40 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
7, 9, 63 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Multiplication Word Problems — Set C
Solve each problem.
7 children each have 6 pencils. How many pencils? ___
8 bags each hold 9 oranges. How many oranges? ___
6 rows of 7 chairs. How many chairs? ___
Division Word Problems — Set C
Solve each problem.
48 marbles shared among 6 children. How many each? ___
63 biscuits in groups of 7. How many groups? ___
56 flowers in 8 vases equally. How many per vase? ___
Mixed Multiplication and Division — Set A
Solve. Write × or ÷.
6 ___ 8 = 48
56 ___ 7 = 8
9 ___ 7 = 63
72 ___ 9 = 8
Mixed Multiplication and Division — Set B
Solve each. Write × or ÷.
36 ___ 4 = 9
5 ___ 9 = 45
49 ___ 7 = 7
8 ___ 6 = 48
Sort: Known Fact or Need to Work Out?
Sort each problem.
Sort: Multiplication or Division Story?
Sort each problem type.
Times Table Score
Count the tally marks for each table.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
3 times table | ||
4 times table | ||
5 times table | ||
6 times table |
Multiplication Facts Pictograph
How many students got each table correct?
| ×2 table | |
| ×3 table | |
| ×4 table | |
| ×5 table |
Which times table did most students get right?
How many students got the ×4 and ×5 tables right combined?
How many students were tested?
Investigate Arrays
Draw or describe an array for each multiplication.
Draw a 4 × 6 array. How many altogether? ___
Draw a 3 × 7 array. How many altogether? ___
Turn your 4 × 6 array the other way. Write the new multiplication: ___
Remainders Exploration
When we can't share equally, we have a remainder.
17 ÷ 3 = ___ remainder ___
25 ÷ 4 = ___ remainder ___
31 ÷ 5 = ___ remainder ___
Make up your own division with a remainder: ___ ÷ ___ = ___ remainder ___
Multiplication and Real Life
Think of a time you might use multiplication in real life. Solve the problem.
I would use multiplication when: ___ My problem: ___ Answer: ___
I would use division when: ___ My problem: ___ Answer: ___
Check by Multiplication
Check each division by multiplying.
42 ÷ 7 = ___. Check: 7 × ___ = ___
54 ÷ 9 = ___. Check: 9 × ___ = ___
48 ÷ 6 = ___. Check: 6 × ___ = ___
72 ÷ 8 = ___. Check: 8 × ___ = ___
Count Objects in Rows (Array)
Count the objects arranged in rows. Write as multiplication.
Groups Pattern
Fill in the next total as more groups are added.
Multiplication or Division?
Circle the correct operation for each situation.
How many wheels on 8 cars?
Share 45 equally among 9 people
7 rows of 6 trees
36 books into piles of 4
Multiplication Problems from Real Life
Write a multiplication for each real-life situation.
6 eggs per carton × 4 cartons = ___
5 school days × 3 subjects per day = ___
9 students × 4 crayons each = ___
Division Problems from Real Life
Write a division for each real-life situation.
30 students shared into 5 equal groups = ___
56 items into bags of 7 = ___
72 biscuits shared equally among 8 children = ___
Match Problems to Answers — Multiplication
Match.
Match Problems to Answers — Division
Match.
Home Activity: Times Tables Games
Make times tables fun at home!
- 1Make multiplication flash cards for the 6, 7, 8 tables. Practice daily.
- 2Play 'buzz' – say numbers in order, but buzz on multiples of 3.
- 3Find multiplication in cooking: if a recipe serves 4, what do you need for 8?
- 4Challenge a family member to a times tables race.
Multiplication Facts — Mixed
Fill in the missing factor.
Division Bonds
Fill in the missing number.
Skip Count by 6
Fill in the missing multiples of 6.
Skip Count by 7
Fill in the missing multiples of 7.
Skip Count by 8
Fill in the missing multiples of 8.
Which Answer Is Correct? — Set A
Circle the correct answer.
8 × 7 = ?
9 × 6 = ?
7 × 7 = ?
6 × 8 = ?
Which Answer Is Correct? — Set B
Circle the correct answer.
6 × 7 = ?
8 × 9 = ?
7 × 9 = ?
6 × 6 = ?
Match Arrays to Multiplications
Match the array description to the multiplication.
Match Division to Multiplication Check
Match each division to the multiplication you'd use to check it.
Sort: Product Less Than 40 or 40+?
Estimate or calculate and sort.
Sort: Division With Remainder or Without?
Work out which have a remainder.
Count Arrays — Rows of 6
Each row has 6 objects. How many in total?
Count Arrays — Rows of 7
Each row has 7 objects. How many in total?
Write the Fact Family — Set C
Write all 4 facts.
7, 8, 56: ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
6, 9, 54: ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Missing Factor Problems
Find the missing number.
___ × 6 = 42
7 × ___ = 56
___ × 9 = 81
8 × ___ = 64
Multiplication Story Problems — Set D
Solve each problem.
8 children each have 7 stickers. How many stickers altogether? ___
9 boxes each hold 6 apples. How many apples? ___
6 shelves each have 9 books. How many books? ___
Division Story Problems — Set D
Solve each problem.
72 lollies divided equally into 9 bags. How many per bag? ___
56 students in groups of 7. How many groups? ___
64 apples shared equally among 8 students. How many each? ___
Commutative Property
Show that order doesn't matter in multiplication.
6 × 7 = ___ and 7 × 6 = ___. Are they the same? ___
8 × 9 = ___ and 9 × 8 = ___. Are they the same? ___
Why does order not matter in multiplication? ___
Multiply by 10 Pattern
Use the pattern to solve.
6 × 10 = ___ and 60 × 10 = ___ and 6 × 100 = ___
7 × 10 = ___ and 70 × 10 = ___ and 7 × 100 = ___
What pattern do you notice when multiplying by 10 or 100? ___
Multiplication and Area Introduction
A rectangle's area = length × width.
A rectangle is 6 units long and 7 units wide. Area = ___ × ___ = ___
A rectangle is 8 units long and 9 units wide. Area = ___ × ___ = ___
Draw and label a rectangle with an area of 48 square units.
My Times Table Scores
Record your times table scores.
| Item | Tally | Total |
|---|---|---|
×6 table | ||
×7 table | ||
×8 table | ||
×9 table |
Multiplication Challenge Scores
This graph shows students' scores on the multiplication challenge.
| 10/10 | |
| 8-9/10 | |
| 6-7/10 | |
| Under 6 |
How many students scored 10/10?
How many scored at least 8/10?
How many students took the challenge?
Squared Numbers
A number multiplied by itself is a square number.
4 × 4 = ?
7 × 7 = ?
9 × 9 = ?
6 × 6 = ?
Reflect on Multiplication Strategies
Think about how you solve multiplication problems.
My favourite strategy is: ___ Example: ___
When I don't know a fact I: ___
The hardest times table for me is: ___ I will practise it by: ___
Home Activity: Arrays Everywhere
Find arrays in your home!
- 1Look for arrays in your kitchen (e.g. a muffin tray with 3 rows of 4). Write as multiplication.
- 2Look at a brick wall or tiled floor. Count the rows and columns.
- 3Make your own array with coins or pasta pieces. Write the multiplication.
- 4Challenge: find an array where you can write 4 related facts.
Multiplication or Division?
Circle the correct operation to solve each problem.
Share 36 among 4 — which operation?
4 groups of 9 — which operation?
How many in 7 groups of 6?
Split 45 equally into 9 — which?
Multiplication Counting by 9s
Fill in the missing multiples of 9.
Arrays — Find the Missing Dimension
Complete each array fact.
Match: Multiplication to Division Fact
Match each multiplication fact to its related division fact.
Write All Four Facts
Given three numbers, write all four related facts.
Numbers: 6, 7, 42 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Numbers: 8, 9, 72 ___ × ___ = ___ ___ × ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___ ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Word Problem — Equal Sharing
Write the division sentence and solve.
63 eggs shared equally among 7 cartons. How many in each carton? ___ ÷ ___ = ___
Arrange 56 chairs into 8 equal rows. How many in each row? ___ ÷ ___ = ___
What is the connection between these division facts and multiplication?
Sort Facts: Multiples of 6, 7 or 8?
Write each product in the correct column.
Multiplication Array Count
Count the objects and write as multiplication.
Times Table Quiz Scores
This graph shows quiz scores for each times table.
| 6 times table | |
| 7 times table | |
| 8 times table | |
| 9 times table |
Which table had the highest score?
How many points scored in 6s and 8s combined?
What is the total of all four scores?
Home Activity: Multiplication Bingo
Play multiplication bingo at home!
- 1Write 9 multiples of 6, 7 or 8 on a 3×3 grid. Caller says a multiplication fact. Cross off the answer.
- 2Make two boards and play against a family member.
- 3Call out a division fact instead — the other person finds the matching multiplication answer.
- 4Try a speed version: answer before counting to 5.
Multiplication Word Problems
Circle the correct answer.
7 rows of 8 chairs = ___ chairs
6 bags of 9 apples = ___ apples
If 8 × 7 = 56, then 56 ÷ 8 = ___
9 × 9 = ___
Skip Count by 9s
Fill in the missing multiples of 9.
Division from Multiplication
Use the multiplication fact to find the division.
Match Fact Family
Match the multiplication to its related division.
Higher Multiplication Problems
Use known facts to solve these.
If 6 × 7 = 42, then 6 × 70 = ___. Explain: ___
If 8 × 9 = 72, then 80 × 9 = ___. Explain: ___
Use a multiplication fact you know to solve 120 ÷ 4 = ___:
Sort: Which Times Table?
Sort each product into the times table it belongs to.
Home Activity: Times Table Mastery Test
Give yourself a times tables mastery test!
- 1Write out 6×, 7×, 8×, 9× tables from memory. Time yourself.
- 2Ask a family member to call out random facts from these tables.
- 3Identify which facts you found hardest. Practise those specifically.
- 4On Friday, test yourself again. Did you improve?