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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: The Distributive Property
Dr. Math responds to a letter written by an eight grader concerning the Distributive Property. He uses good examples to strengthen his explanation.
Other
Maisonet Math: Simply Using the Distributive Property
Practice rewriting expressions using the distributive property. The examples on this quiz are basic examples.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Area and the Distributive Property
Use area models to represent the distributive property in finding area of rectangles. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Math Planet
Math Planet: Algebra 1: The Distributive Property
Provides examples and a video lesson that illustrates the distributive property.
Quia
Ixl Learning: The Distributive Property
Brush up on your math skills relating to the distributive property then try some practice problems to test your understanding.
Other
Nearpod: Solving Equations: The Distributive Property
In this lesson on solving equations with the distributive property, 8th graders will learn how to solve equations by combining like terms after using the distributive property.
Other
Chili Math: The Distributive Property of Multiplication Over Addition
The distributive property of multiplication over addition allows us to eliminate the grouping symbol, usually in the form of parenthesis. Illustrates the basic pattern or formula and how to apply it.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Factor With the Distributive Property
Practice applying the distributive property to factor numerical expressions (no variables). Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: The Distributive Property With Variables
Factor expressions like 3x-9 by applying the distributive property. (All expressions in this exercise are linear binomials.) Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
PBS
Pbs: Equivalent Expressions With the Distributive Property
This animated Math Shorts video explains how the distributive property can help students model and create equivalent expressions. In the accompanying classroom activity, students play a quick game where they identify common factors...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables
Practice applying the distributive property to algebraic expressions. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math: 3rd Grade: Distributive Property (Practice)
Math 4-problem practice exercise on the distributive property of multiplication.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Math: 3rd Grade: Visualize Distributive Property (Practice)
Math 4-problem practice exercise on understanding visual representations of the distributive property of multiplication.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Review: Distributive Property Explained
Explains what the distributive property is and how to use it. Includes examples, link to practice exercises, and video. [5:39]
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property
This lesson will show students how easy mental math can be when using the distributive property.
PBS
Pbs: Distributive Property With Variables
Model with algebra tiles to generate equivalent expressions. This video focuses on visualizing the distributive property.
Other
Nearpod: Distributive Property of Multiplication
For this lesson on the distributive property of multiplication, students explore expanded form, learn key vocabulary, and apply their learning to a real-life scenario.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables Negative Numbers
Practice these problems using the distributive property with variables in negative numbers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Multiplication and Division : Distributive Property
Just like addition, multiplication has properties too. The distributive property shows that you can write a number sentence in different ways and still get the same result. Students watch an interactive tutorial, explore common mistakes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables (Negative Numbers)
In this exercise, students practice applying the distributive property to create an equivalent expression. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Solving Linear Equations Using the Distributive Property Quiz
Take this ten-question practice quiz over linear equations using the distributive property.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Distributive Property
Students investigate how to simplify using the distributive property. The resource consists of lessons with examples, an expression simplifying calculator, and a worksheet to check for comprehension.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions With Distribution and Combining Like Terms
In this exercise, students practice factoring numerical expressions using the distributive property. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplify Using the Distributive Property
A short tutorial is presented to explain how the distributive property is used to simplify expressions. Students can practice the concept using the online worksheet provided.