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Utah Education Network

Uen: Simplifying Algebraic Expressions Using Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
Students will practice simplifying algebraic expressions using properties: identity, commutative, associative, and distributive. It provides downloadable PDF resources to go along with the lesson plan as well as an assessment plan.
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Utah Education Network

Uen: Properties

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
This multi-segment lesson plan walks young scholars through understanding and applying the properties of multiplication and addition. It provides a song for learning the properties as well as ideas for assessment.
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AAA Math

Aaa Math: Multiplication Properties

For Students 9th - 10th
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
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Free Math Help

Free Math Help: Distributive Property

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
The discussion examines the distributive property. Learners explore the math concept through definitions and practice problems.
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OER Commons

Oer Commons: Simplifying Numerical Expressions

For Teachers 7th Standards
Seventh graders use the distributive property to rewrite and solve multiplication problems. Then they apply addition and multiplication properties to simplify numerical expressions.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Equivalent Expressions With Negative Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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.
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PBS

Pbs Learning Media: Kid Vid: Multiplying Mixed Numbers

For Students 3rd - 5th Standards
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...
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Other

Math Score: Basic Distributive Property

For Students 3rd - 8th Standards
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.
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Using the Distributive Property

For Teachers 9th - 10th
[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
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Learning Wave Communications

Learning Wave: Distributive Property

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
The distributive property is demonstrated in a detailed example. A sample problem is provided for students to check for understanding.
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National Council of Teachers of Mathematics

The Math Forum: Ask Dr. Math: Distributive Property Illustrated

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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...
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ClassFlow

Class Flow: Solving Equations Using the Distributive Property

For Teachers 6th - 8th Standards
[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on solving equations using the distributive property. It has questions to use with Activotes.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Praxis Core Math: Algebraic Properties Lesson

For Students 9th - 10th
Goes over the properties that apply to algebraic expressions and equations. Includes examples and practice questions.
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Math.com

Math.com: The Basics of Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
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.
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Negative Coefficients & Distribution

For Students 6th - 8th Standards
Practice combining like terms using the distributive property. These problems involve adding and subtracting negative numbers. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or...
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Purple Math

Purplemath: Basic Number Properties: Associative, Commutative, and Distributive

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
This Purplemath lesson includes many different number properties explained by using examples.
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Oswego City School District

Regents Exam Prep Center: Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
This chart gives the definition of each Real Number Property with an example excellent for reference or review. Site by Oswego City School District.
Professional Doc
Louisiana Department of Education

Louisiana Doe: Louisiana Believes: Eureka Math Parent Guide Properties of Multiplication & Division & Solving Problems

For Students 3rd Standards
A guide to support parents as they work with their students in properties of multiplication and division and solving problems with units of 2- 5 and 10.
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Wyzant

Wyzant: Distribution Worksheet

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...
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Khan Academy

Khan Academy: Combining Like Terms With Distribution

For Students 5th - 7th
Practice expanding expressions using the distributive property then combining like terms. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video or receive hints.
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Help Algebra

Help algebra.com: Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th
Both additive and multiplicative properties of real numbers are presented on this page. An example demonstrates the distributive property.
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Better Lesson

Better Lesson: Area and Perimeter Review Using Legos

For Teachers 2nd - 4th Standards
Lesson plan in which learners 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...
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Other

Brown Math: Distributive Laws and Mistakes

For Students 9th - 10th
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...
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Texas A&M University

Wtamu Virtual Math Lab: Beginning Algebra: Properties of Real Numbers

For Students 9th - 10th Standards
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...

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