Distributive Property StudyJam

Learning Resource Type

Classroom Resource

Subject Area

Mathematics

Grade(s)

3

Overview

In this interactive activity, students will be led through steps to learn how to use the distributive property to solve multiplication problems. Although students at this grade level do not need to recall the formal term for these properties, they can use conceptual understanding as a strategy to solve multiplication problems. There are teaching activities as well as practice activities available. A handout that describes strategies taught during the interactive is available to be printed. After utilizing this resource, the students can complete the short quiz to assess their understanding.

Mathematics (2019) Grade(s): 3

MA19.3.5
Develop and apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide.

Vocabulary

Product
Sum
Property of operations
Multiplication expression
Decompose
Array
Area model

Knowledge

Students know:

When any factor, x, is multiplied by a factor of 1, the product is the value of x.
If one factor is zero, then there are zero groups or zero items in a group and the product is zero.
The commutative property of multiplication shows a x b = c and b x a = c.
The associative property of multiplication shows that when multiplying three or more numbers, the product is always the same regardless of the grouping.
The distributive property will help in finding products of more difficult multiplication facts.

Skills

Students are able to:

Develop properties as strategies for multiplication and division.
Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply and divide.

Understanding

Students understand that:

applying properties of operations can help develop strategies to find solutions to multiplication and division problems.

CR Resource Type

Interactive/Game

Resource Provider

http://studyjams.scholastic.com/

License Type

Custom

https://studyjams.scholastic.com/studyjams/jams/math/multiplication-division/di…

Custom License Type (URL)

http://www.scholastic.com/terms.htm

Accessibility

Text Resources: Content is organized under headings and subheadings

Comments or Notes

The quiz may be completed as a whole group or independently on student devices.

Owner (Author)

habradley

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