Division Tic Tac Toe
Turn practising division into a competitive game with this Tic Tac Toe-style maths activity! Students take turns solving division problems to claim a square on the board — first to get three in a row wins. This game helps reinforce recall of basic division facts and supports the development of mental strategies in a fun, hands-on format.
With a wide variety of division problems ranging from single-digit facts to two-digit dividends, this resource is perfect for maths rotations, home learning, or classroom challenges.
Learning goals
- We are learning to solve problems by using number sentences for addition or subtraction.
- We are learning to recall multiplication facts of two, three, five and ten and related division facts.
- We are learning to add and subtract one- and two-digit numbers, using a variety of strategies, e.g. partitioning, doubles, near doubles, bridging to 10 and rearranging and regrouping of numbers.
- We are learning to multiply and divide one- and two-digit numbers in word problems using a variety of strategies.
Curriculum alignment
Australian Curriculum covers QLD / SA / WA / NT / TAS / ACT.
Differentiation
Modifications
• Use boards with simpler facts for students still building division confidence.
• Provide multiplication fact charts as a scaffold.
• Allow oral responses or collaborative play for extra support.
Extensions
• Have students create their own division boards using multiplication facts they’ve learned.
• Ask students to explain how they solved each problem before placing their marker.
• Introduce a timer to encourage fluency and quick recall.