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.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Distributive Property
Learn about the distributive property and how doing mental math can help.
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: Solving Linear Equations Using the Distributive Property Quiz
Take this ten-question practice quiz over linear equations using the distributive property.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property of Multiplication
Practice decomposing the factors in multiplication problems and see how it affects the product. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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.
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...
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Distributive Property
The discussion examines the distributive property. Learners explore the math concept through definitions and practice problems.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions With Negative Numbers
In this exercise, students practice factoring algebraic expressions using the distributive property. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
PBS
Pbs Learning Media: Kid Vid: Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Students watch a video that reveals a peer's thinking about multiplying mixed numbers and then demonstrate their understanding of the distributive property of multiplication in this interactive from KET. Students use the Notes tool to...
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.
Mangahigh
Mangahigh: Algebra: Distributive Property, Multiply by an Integer
Mangahigh is a website with math games aimed at twelve to eighteen year olds. On this site students multiply across single parenthesis using a constant.
Other
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.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Algebra: Multiplying Out: Distributive Rule
Understand topics related to the distributive property, including multiplying monomials by polynomials and binomials by binomials. See example problems solved, do problems for practice, and see answers to the student problems.
Homeschool Math
Homeschool Math: Area of Rectangles
This lesson contains a video lesson [9:28] and various exercises about the area of rectangles, common units of area, two-part rectangles and the distributive property, and shapes composed of rectangular areas.
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra
This site is a tutorial for students in algebra 2 or for those who need a refresher. The site has explanations, definitions, examples, practice problems and practice tests are found covering topics such as linear equations, graphing,...
Free Math Help
Free Math Help: Using Foil
Students investigate the FOIL method. Examples with detailed steps and a math message board are included.
AAA Math
Aaa Math: Multiplication Properties
Defines each of the four properties of multiplication: commutative, associative, multiplicative and distributive with a brief example for each. Scroll down to find some activities to practice that test your knowledge over the properties
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers
Find definitions and examples of commutative property, associative property, distributive property, identity property, inverse property, and multiplicative inverse. This tutorial also offers practice exercises for you to complete after...
Texas A&M University
Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Intermediate Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers
After finishing this tutorial, you'll be well versed in various properties of real numbers: identity and inverse properties, commutative and associative properties, and distributive properties. You'll also know about the various symbols...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Area and Perimeter Review Using Legos
Lesson plan in which students calculate area, build areas to a given amount, and calculate the perimeter with the use of Legos. Step by step instructions and videos are provided. CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7.c Use area models to represent...
Other
Dan's Math: Basic Skills Topics
College professor Dan Bach offers a review of various basic topics in arithmetic, pre-algebra, and algebra. Order of operations, exponents, square roots, variables, and combining terms are just a few of the many topics covered.
Math.com
Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers
Students learn about the properties of real numbers through this algebra resource. A learning tutorial and practice problems to check for comprehension of the math concepts are included.
Lawrence Hall of Science
The Math Page: Skill in Arithmetic: The Meaning of Multiplication: Mental Calculation
If you are looking for a website that explains and defines the basics of mental multiplication with helpful hints then you have arrived at an excellent resource. There are even practice problems at the very end of the lesson.