Sophia: Using the Commutative Properties of Addition and Multiplication

For a change, order does not matter. A short video provides a definition of the commutative property of addition. Pupils develop an understanding that—unlike some operations—order does not matter for addition problems.

This tutorial defines the commutative property and provides examples of how to use it for addition and multiplication. [4:11]

Clarify for young scholars the basic properties of addition and multiplication with this foldable math resource. Written on the front flaps are the terms commutative, associative, identity, and inverse...

[Free Registration/Login may be required to access all resource tools.] Identify and apply the commutative property of addition and the associative property of addition in fraction operations

Associative and Commutative properties of addition are demonstrated. Adding a negative number is briefly mentioned in this video.

Students will learn from these notes that will challenge their application of the commutative property of addition.

What can a middle schooler do in 90 minutes? He can practice using the commutative, associative and distributive properties of addition and multiplication. He can also simplify expressions using the commutative, associative and...

A straightforward definition of the associative property of addition and multiplication, this resource could be used to help learners tackle the concept. You might consider giving the link to struggling class members so they can use it...

This video shows how to write an equivalent numerical expression using the associative and commutative properties of addition. [3:22]

The instructor demonstrates that when you add the opposite value of a given number to that number you will always get zero. Then she shows how multiplying by the inverse of any number except zero will equal 1.