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Commutative Property

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Connect the commutative property to commuting. The quick video shows how to use the commutative property to write sums and products in a different way. It provides examples to show that the property only works for addition and multiplication.

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CCSS: Adaptable
Concepts
commutative property, commutative property of addition, commutative property of multiplication, algebraic properties, mathematical properties, properties of addition, properties of multiplication, properties of numbers, properties of operations, properties of real numbers
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Additional Tags
math
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Instructional Ideas
  • If using the video in Algebra II, determine whether the commutative property holds for all kinds of numbers
  • Stop the video and have individuals explain why the commutative property does not work for subtraction and division before the examples are given
Classroom Considerations
  • The video uses fractions and negative numbers, so it is not appropriate for first and third graders to introduce the commutative property where the standards reside
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • The resource uses multiple notations for multiplication
  • The video contains closed captioning
Cons
  • None
Common Core
1.OA.B.3 3.OA.B.5 MP2 MP7