This activity is a fun way to develop an understanding of how multiplication and division can be represented. It also makes a beautiful maths display for your classroom.

Students are given the opportunity to represent a multiplication or division fact as

• The algorithm (centre of the flower)
• Groups of / equal groups
• Repeated addition / repeated subtraction
• Algorithm fact families
• Skip counting
• Arrays
• On a number line and
• Commutative property

Ideal to use as:

• A whole class lesson

• A math rotation / during math centres

• Morning work

• An assessment

• A student created anchor chart

Differentiation:

Different versions have been included to support or challenge students where needed.

We have also included a bonus activity that has 6 examples of a completed multiplication flower. Use this to scaffold and support learners, as a hands-on maths activity or an anchor chart for students to refer to as they try to create their own flower.

What is included:

• Teacher guide
• Multiplication flower x 2 versions
• Division flower x 2 versions
• Centre circles
• Blank stems
• Bonus activity

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