INVERSE OPERATIONS - multiplication and division. Year 3

Inverse Operations: Multiplication and Division – Year 3 PowerPoint

This engaging Year 3 Maths PowerPoint introduces pupils to the concept of inverse operations, exploring the relationship between multiplication and division. With clear explanations, visual arrays, and structured talk tasks, children will develop a deep understanding of how the two operations are linked.

What’s included in the PowerPoint:

Step-by-step teaching slides on multiplication and division as inverse operations

Visual array examples to support conceptual understanding

“Talk Tasks” that encourage reasoning and discussion

Fully worked-out model answers for teacher support

An independent task at the end, giving pupils the chance to apply their learning (with answers included)

Why teachers will love this resource:
✔ Ready-to-use lesson – saves planning time
✔ Clear visuals to support mastery and fluency
✔ Differentiated through guided practice and independent work
✔ Aligned with Year 3 curriculum objectives: recognising and using inverse operations in multiplication and division

Perfect for whole-class teaching, small group interventions, or homework/revision.