Max Maths, Year 3, Practice, Division and multiplication

In a Year 3 mathematics practice session focused on division and multiplication, students are encouraged to explore the concepts through visual and numerical exercises. The first task asks them to observe a set of dots and create four number sentences from each set. They are required to construct two multiplication and two division sentences that relate to the dots they have been presented with. This activity helps to reinforce the relationship between multiplication and division, illustrating that they are inverse operations.

The practice continues with a 'Let's Practise' section, where students are given a series of multiplication and division equations to complete. They are provided with either the product or the quotient and one factor, and they must determine the missing number that completes the equation. For example, in the equation 10 ÷ _ = 2, students must identify that the missing number is 5, as 10 divided by 5 equals 2. This exercise not only helps to solidify their understanding of the operations but also encourages them to recognise the connection between division and multiplication in a practical way. After completing these exercises, students are directed to continue their practice by referring to specific pages in their workbook, ensuring a comprehensive understanding of these fundamental mathematical concepts.