Virginia Department of Education
Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each lesson uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the concepts of the last...
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Mathematical Properties
Seventh graders discuss the associative property of math. They are to find examples of the property and others. They also write in their journals about what they learned.
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Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
In this properties worksheet, learners solve 10 problems by completing each statement so that it is true. First, they identify each property and which one will be used in each computation that follows. Then, students solve each problem...
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Examine Addition Properties
In this addition properties worksheet, students complete problems involving the commutative, associative, and identity properties. Students complete 5 problems.
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Addition Fact Families
Fact families are an excellent way to connect math operations for beginners to addition and subtraction. Use the examples here to review this concept before scholars try these on their own. For each, they examine two related number...
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Find the Factors and Prime Factors
Show the class how to find the factors of numbers. They use a variety of strategies, including unifix cubes, to find the factors of a whole number. This resource includes clear procedure to follow. Included are an anticipatory set,...
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Associative Properties
Students investigate the associative property of addition. In this associative property of addition lesson, students work in pairs and build addition problems with six blocks. They sit on either side of a desk so that they can "read" the...
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How to Apply Properties in Multiplication
Students study the commutative and associative properties. In this multiplication lesson, students review the properties and solve several multiplication problems.
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Associative Property of Multiplication
Students solve math problems. In this multiplication instructional activity, students review the multiplication facts for factors 0 through 10. Students learn and practice the associative property of multiplication.
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Distributive Property
Students explore the distributive property. In this algebra lesson plan, students are given Fruit Loops or other manipulatives and the class is divided in half. Each half of the class completes part of the equation to show that both...
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Commutative and Associative Properties
In this properties worksheet, learners complete 4 matching problems regarding recognizing properties. Students then simplify 10 problems by combining like terms.
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Properties of Multiplication
In this multiplication properties worksheet, 4th graders identify and demonstrate usage of the multiplication properties. In this problem solving worksheet, the students answer 10 questions. A review of each property, its meaning, and an...
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Mathematics 141 Sample Test
For this math worksheet, learners find the equation that represents the associative property of multiplication. Then they solve the equation using the absolute value.
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Commutative and Associative Properties
In this commutative and associative property worksheet, students simplify 12 problems. Students then name the property illustrated in 4 problems.
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Easy Worksheet: Properties 3
In this properties instructional activity, students solve 30 short answer problems. Students identify the math property illustrated by the given example. Students write the correct property such as commutative or associative for...
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Commutative Property
First graders use various models to learn the Commutative Property of Addition. In this Commutative Property lesson, 1st graders use other students, counters, balances, and dominoes to apply the addition property. Students solve addition...
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Addition Properties
Student study addition properties. In this addition properties lesson, students use multiple methods to solve various types of problems. Students illustrate and describe in various ways the Commutative Property of Addition. Students...
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Number Properties
In this number properties worksheet, 7th graders solve 10 different problems that include applying various number properties to each. First, they determine which property they will use to solve the equation. Then, students write the name...
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Commutative and Associative Properties
For this commutative and associative property worksheet, students name the property illustrated in 10 problems. Students then simplify 18 problems by combining like terms.
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Properties of Real Numbers
In this properties of real numbers worksheet, students solve 10 different problems related to various properties of real numbers. They determine for each problem which property of numbers is represented. Then, students solve each of the...
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The Distributive Property
In this distributive property worksheet, students solve and complete 12 different problems that include using the distributive property to solve. First, they name the coefficient of each terms and list the like terms. Then, students use...
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Properties of Equality
For this properties of equality worksheet, learners solve 5 problems in which an equation is presented. Students answer the question pertaining to the equation and explain their reasoning. There is an instruction box with equality rules...
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Hands On: Arrays and the Commutative Property
In this multiplication learning exercise, students learn to use arrays when solving multiplication problems. Students also use the commutative property to solve the problems. Students solve six multiplication word problems using arrays...
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Model the Distributive Property
In this distributive property worksheet, 5th graders use rectangles and the distributive property to solve 6 word problems. They use models on grid paper that shows the model for each problem.