Scholastic
Study Jams! Distributive Property
The distributive property is a foundational skill taught two ways in this interactive web page. Your young mathematicians can practice their order of operations by solving distributive problems working from inside out. They then move on...
CK-12 Foundation
When to Use the Distributive Property: Rational Expressions
Discover how the distributive property applies to division. As learners change numeric values within an expression, the simulation calculates its value. Challenge questions lead individuals to realize the power of distributing the...
CK-12 Foundation
Distributive Property: Catching Fireflies
Model the distributive property with jars of fireflies! An interactive animation has learners manipulate the number of jars of fireflies to determine the number caught. Accompanying questions ask scholars to consider the multiplication...
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplication of Monomials by Polynomials: Distributing the Monomial
An interactive shows graphically the distribution of a monomial across all the terms in a polynomial multiplication problem. Pupils relate the specific example to a more general problem then make conclusions to develop a pattern for...
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplication of Polynomials by Binomials: Rainbows
Is it possible to use the distributive property with several terms? Learners multiply a polynomial by a binomial using the same method as with a monomial. The scholars distribute each term of the binomial to each term in the polynomial...
Curated OER
Solving Equations by Distributive Property
In this solving equations worksheet, students use the distributive property to find the value of the unknown. This one-page worksheet contains 10 multi-step problems. Answers are provided.
PHET
Area Model Introduction
Provide two views of multiplication. The introduction to an area model application has two modes. One mode shows the area of simple multiplication up to 12 by 12. The second mode shows how area models can be partitioned leading to the...
Curated OER
Simplify Expressions using Distributive Property
In this online math instructional activity, high schoolers simplify expressions by using the Distributive Property. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties....
CK-12 Foundation
Properties of Equality and Congruence: Justifying Algebraic Steps
No need to justify using this resource. Learners drag justifications for each step of solving an equation in an interactive. To see if they are correct, all they need to do is use a slider and the correct answers appear.
Shodor Education Foundation
Skew Distribution
Slide the class into a skewed view. Learners alter the location of the median relative to the mean of a normal curve to create a skew distribution. They compare the curve to a histogram distribution with the same skewness.
CK-12 Foundation
Properties of a Normal Distribution: Uniform Distributions
There's nothing normal about an extraordinary resource. Scholars change the dimensions of a normal distribution using a slider interactive. Determining the area under the graph gives probabilities for different situations.
Shodor Education Foundation
Algebra Quiz
Reviewing the process of solving equations is as easy as one click of a button. Scholars solve linear and quadratic equations by using a helpful interactive. The computer app automatically scores responses, providing immediate feedback...
CK-12 Foundation
Multi-Step Equations
It's important to know why each step in solving an equation works. Scholars order the steps and reasons when solving a multi-step equation. Solutions require using the distributive property, combining like terms, and using properties of...
Curated OER
Simplify expressions and Combine Like Terms
Students will use the distributive property to simply expressions by removing parentheses from the expression. Like terms will then be combined to completely simplify the expression.
Curated OER
Review of Pre-Algebra
Middle and high schoolers review topics covered Pre-Algebra. They solve problems questions dealing with exponents, square roots and absolute value. They use the rules of divisibility and identify prime numbers. This two-page on-line...
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplying Polynomials
Help your class find patterns in polynomial multiplication. Pupils multiply a trinomial by a binomial using a graphic organizer. They respond to questions about patterns observed in polynomial multiplication before a discussion question...
Shodor Education Foundation
Algebra Four
Everybody wins when you play Algebra Four. Players solve linear and quadratic equations to earn pieces on the Algebra Four game. Make a row of four pieces and you win the game. But everyone gets practice with solving equations, so really...
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplying Matrices by a Scalar
The rule is add before multiplying, even with matrices. Pupils use a slider to change the scalar multiplying the sum of two matrices. The interactive displays the resulting solution matrix, and requires scholars answer five questions...
CK-12 Foundation
Multiplying Polynomials: Binomial Cork Board
Cover the cork board with pictures of the house. The interactive provides pictures of a house to duplicate and cover a given area. The pictures' dimensions are expressed as binomials. Pupils determine the area of the cork board based...
Curated OER
Rational Numbers
In this Algebra I worksheet, 9th graders identify properties from the real number system and use the distributive property to collect simplify expressions with parentheses. The one page interactive worksheet contains five multiple...
Curated OER
Using Properties Multiple Choice
In this geometry worksheet, students identify the different properties to represent a given statement. They use proof to show how they arrived at their answer. There are 5 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Properties of Addition and Multiplication
In this addition and subtraction worksheet, students solve ten multiple-choice questions concerned with the properties of addition and multiplication. Solutions are provided.
Curated OER
Questions Regarding Otis and Eunice Comic Strips
In this comic strip worksheet, students view links to given comic strips. They answer questions regarding the comic strip and identify the property the comic strip refers to. This on-line worksheet contains 7 problems.
Curated OER
Multi-Step Equations
In this online math worksheet, high schoolers solve multi-step equations which have the variable on both sides. This excellent resource allows the students to check their answers, and to get "hints" should they run into difficulties. A...