Unlock the keys to fluent multiplication with this upper-elementary math lesson. After an introduction to the five properties of multiplication, students match cards with different math problems to posters describing each property, before creating their own examples.

Concepts

multiplication, properties of multiplication, commutative property, associative property, identity property, zero product property, distributive property

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Additional Tags

math

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Instructional Ideas

• Rather than having students work independently, create small groups and ask them sort the multiplication problems according to the property they represent
• Extend the lesson by having children create word problems that model each property of multiplication

Pros

• Includes a warm-up activity that activates students' prior knowledge about multiplication
• A collection of printable multiplication problems are included for use during the lesson
• Provides classroom displays that clearly define each property of multiplication

Cons

• None

Common Core

3.OA.A.1 3.OA.B.5 4.NBT.B.5 5.NBT.B.7 MP7 MP8