PBS
Pbs: Distributive Property With Variables
Model with algebra tiles to generate equivalent expressions. This video focuses on visualizing the distributive property.
Other
Nearpod: Distributive Property of Multiplication
In this lesson on the distributive property of multiplication, students explore expanded form, learn key vocabulary, and apply their learning to a real-life scenario.
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables Negative Numbers
Practice these problems using the distributive property with variables in negative numbers.
Scholastic
Scholastic: Study Jams! Math: Multiplication and Division : Distributive Property
Just like addition, multiplication has properties too. The distributive property shows that you can write a number sentence in different ways and still get the same result. Students watch an interactive tutorial, explore common mistakes...
Khan Academy
Khan Academy: Distributive Property With Variables (Negative Numbers)
In this exercise, students practice applying the distributive property to create an equivalent expression. Students receive immediate feedback and have the opportunity to get hints and try questions repeatedly.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Other
Ask Lois Terms: Distributive Property
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...
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property, Day 2
The children have been practicing decomposing areas and now digits in order to understand and use the distributive property.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property, Day 1
Children need to move from the manipulative expressions of the distributive property into the mathematical equations eventually. This lesson is the first step in leading them to that goal.
Better Lesson
Better Lesson: Distributive Property Using the Gcf
Sixth graders will relate area of rectangles to the distributive property.
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.
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.
Soft Schools
Soft Schools: Distributive Property
Learn about the distributive property and how doing mental math can help.
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: Negative Numbers & Distribution
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...
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.
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...
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
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.