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.

So, you don't know what the distributive property is. Never fear, just ask Lois! She knows all about the "Properties." Find this definition and others in this site were kids can email questions about math and get answers. Math terms...

Learn about the distributive property and how doing mental math can help.

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.

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.

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...

[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

[Free Registration/Login Required] This is a lesson on solving equations using the distributive property. It has questions to use with Activotes.

Practice figuring out which expressions are equivalent by applying your knowledge of negative numbers and the distributive property. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to try questions repeatedly, watch a video...

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...

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

Seventh graders use the distributive property to rewrite and solve multiplication problems. Then they apply addition and multiplication properties to simplify numerical expressions.

The discussion examines the distributive property. Learners explore the math concept through definitions and practice problems.

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...

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.

Find a quick, concise explanation of the Arithmetic Properties-Associative, Commutative, and Distributive Properties. Examples are given for each property to help you understand how to recognize and apply each property.

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...

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...

The distributive property is demonstrated in a detailed example. A sample problem is provided for students to check for understanding.

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.

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...

Middle schoolers will practice simplifying algebraic expressions using properties: identity, commutative, associative, and distributive. It provides downloadable PDF resources to go along with the lesson as well as an assessment plan.

This multi-segment lesson plan walks students through understanding and applying the properties of multiplication and addition. It provides a song for learning the properties as well as ideas for assessment.

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.