The Math League
The Math League: Whole Numbers & Basic Properties
Here is a nice resource for students and teachers about whole numbers and their basic properties. It provides links to information on place value, expanded form, and rounding numbers are just a few of the topics on this page.
Other
Lesson Plan Mental and Written Multiplication Algorithms
This lesson plan offers a variety of algorithms and systematic errors that occur in written multiplication problems.
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Math Score: Basic Distributive Property
Example problems demonstrate how the distributive property can be used to break down multiplication equations. Students can also practice using the distributive property by clicking on the sample problems link.
Learning Wave Communications
Learning Wave: Distributive Property
The distributive property is demonstrated in a detailed example. A sample problem is provided for students to check for understanding.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Kids Math: Basic Laws of Math
The basic laws of math including the commutative, associative, and distributive laws are discussed on this site.
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Brown Math: Distributive Laws and Mistakes
Why is it legal to factor 2x+2y as 2(x+y), but not x sauared +y squared as (x+y)squared? This site there are the distributive laws are separated from the distributive "mistakes," in an easy-to-understand discussion. Logarithms and trig...
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Distributive Property
The discussion examines the distributive property. Learners explore the math concept through definitions and practice problems.
Wyzant
Wyzant: Foil Practice Worksheet
At this site from WyzAnt, after students complete the ten questions, they can click on the question number to see a step-by-step solution to the problem. This instant feedback will give students the idea of whether or not they are on the...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Distribution Worksheet
Ten distribution problems are provided in this worksheet from WyzAnt. An answer sheet is also available for checking the students solutions. The distributive skills required are limited to having one term (either a constant or a sign) in...
Teaching Treasures Publications
Teaching Treasures: Year Six Math (Page 2)
This interactive worksheet covers a wide range of math concepts such as Roman Numerals, distributive property, estimating sums, and comparing fractions and decimals. Some concepts may be slightly challenging. Learners can access the help...
Wyzant
Wyzant: Simplifying Using the Foil Method
The distributive property is demonstrated using the FOIL method. (FOIL stands for First, Outer, Inner, and Last.) Several examples are given and students can practice using the online worksheet.
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.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Distributive Property
Learn about the distributive property and how doing mental math can help.
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.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Using the Distributive Property
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart defines and gives examples of the Distributive Property. There are also sample problems included. Prentice-Hall, bsee, Distributive Property, 3.4, Algebra
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Distribute and Simplify
[Free Registration/Login Required] This one is a beginner flipchart on Distribution and Simplification.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Mental Math
[Free Registration/Login Required] After this lesson, students will be able to solve problems using a variety of mental math strategies.
Shmoop University
Shmoop: Basic Algebra: Distributive Property
The algebra resource examines the distributive property using two different methods. Students learn about the math concept through notes, examples, and practice exercises.
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics
The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Distributive Property Illustrated
This is part of a math forum at Drexel University. A student gets frustrated when asked to solve a problem using the distributive property. Never fear. Dr. Math to the rescue! Illustrations and detailed examples help provide...
Math Is Fun
Math Is Fun: Definition of Distributive Law
Explains the distributive law, with an example.
Varsity Tutors
Varsity Tutors: Hotmath: Algebra Review: Distributive Property
Find a quick, concise explanation of the Distributive Property. Several examples are given to help you understand how to apply and use the Distributive Property.
Help Algebra
Help algebra.com: Properties of Real Numbers
Both additive and multiplicative properties of real numbers are presented on this page. An example demonstrates the distributive property.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on solving equations using the distributive property. It has questions to use with Activotes.
ClassFlow
Class Flow: Using the Distributive Property to Solve Equations
[Free Registration/Login Required] This flipchart is designed to teach students how to solve multi-step equations that involve using the distributive property. This flipchart also includes a series of pages to be used with the Activotes.