EngageNY
Replacing Letters with Numbers II
Teach about properties properly. Individuals investigate the commutative and identity properties for both addition and multiplication. They see that the properties hold true for all values by using substitution to test out several examples.
Center for Mathematics and Technology
Whole Numbers: Using an Area Model to Explain Multiplication
There are many ways to work through a multiplication problem. Using an area model, kids complete several worksheets with different types of multiplication problems, including multiplying by ten, and explain how the new strategies differ...
Curated OER
Equations and Inequalities
In this equations and inequalities worksheet, 9th graders solve and complete 14 different multiple choice problems. First, they name an example of the commutative property of addition. Then, students use the distance formula to determine...
EngageNY
Solving Equations
Teach solving equations through an exploration of properties. Before pupils solve equations they manipulate them to produce equivalent equations. The activity switches the focus from finding a solution to applying properties correctly.
5280 Math
Multiplication Table Algebra
Patterns, patterns, everywhere! Young scholars examine the multiplication table to identify patterns. Their exploration leads to an understanding of the difference of squares and sum of cubes by the completion of the algebra project.
Curated OER
Basic Multiplication Facts - MathKeys Software
Students explore multiplication concepts. In this multiplication lesson, students define "array" and draw several arrays to represent multiplication number sentences. Students construct arrays on the computer using MathKeys software.
Curriculum Corner
Christmas Cover-it
A Christmas-themed math game prompts partners to find a multiplication fact on the board, say the fact, and cover it with chips. The last person to cover the last multiplication fact wins!
Curated OER
Fast Facts
Ever use the inner circle/outer circle method of learning? Placing learners in a stationary inner circle and a rotating outer circle, they roll a die and attempt to be the first to call out an addition or multiplication equation with the...
Lakeshore Learning
Math Facts Practice
They say practice makes perfect, and learning basic math skills is no exception. Support your mathematicians with developing their fluency with addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division using this set of practice problem...
Flipped Math
Intro to Proofs
Prove the best way to keep up in Geometry. Scholars first review algebraic properties from Algebra. Learners then use the properties to create two-column proofs to solve linear equations before completing algebraic proofs by providing...
Curated OER
Mixed Tables
Bring out the pegboards for this one! As you introduce multiplication, explain it as sets of objects using these visual practice problems. Learners look at eight pegboards with varying rows filled. For each, they fill in two sentences...
Curated OER
Modeling Addition: Commutative Property and Zero Property
First graders practice modeling addition. In this hands-on addition lesson plan, 1st graders are introduced to the Commutative Property of Addition and the Zero Property of Addition through modeling and the use of manipulatives. This...
Curated OER
Properties
Seventh graders explore the concept of properties. In this properties instructional activity, 7th graders discuss the various math properties including the commutative, associative, distributive, multiplication properties and so on....
West Contra Costa Unified School District
Simplify Expressions and Solve Equations Using Two-Column Proofs
Increase understanding of the algebraic properties and their importance. Scholars justify their steps as they simplify expressions and solve equations. They formalize their work as two-column proof.
Curated OER
Commutative and Associative Properties
In this properties activity, students complete 4 matching problems regarding recognizing properties. Students then simplify 10 problems by combining like terms.
Curated OER
Properties: Commutative, Associative, and Identity
Middle schoolers explore the concept of addition and multiplication properties. In this addition and multiplication properties lesson, students create a foldable with the properties commutative, associative, identity, and distributive...
Curated OER
Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
Young scholars explore the concept of the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. In the associative, commutative, and distributive properties lesson, students discuss real world examples of each property. Young scholars...
Curated OER
Easy Worksheet: Name that Property - Math Properties
In this math properties worksheet, students solve 10 short answer problems. Students identify the property illustrated by the given example.
Flipped Math
Unit 1 Review: Analyze Graphs and Expressions
Get in one last practice. Pupils work through 12 problems and a performance task to review the topics in Unit 1. The problems cover analyzing and modeling with graphs, algebraic properties of equality, and adding, subtracting, and...
Curated OER
Properties of Operations
In this algebra worksheet, students identify different properties of integers and their operations. There are 30 questions with an answer key.
Curated OER
Commutative, Associative, and Distributive Properties
In this properties worksheet, students solve 10 problems by completing each statement so that it is true. First, they identify each property and which one will be used in each computation that follows. Then, students solve each problem...
Virginia Department of Education
Using Order of Operations and Exploring Properties
If you need some creative ways to teach the order of operations, use a series of activities that focus on properties. Each lesson uses different materials and works as a stand-alone activity, or can build upon the concepts of the last...
California Education Partners
Theater Field Trip
Here's an assessment task that's better than watching a show. Young mathematicians solve word problems involving multiplication and division with equal groups. They must find the total number of attendees on a trip to a theater based on...
Curated OER
Multiplication Stories
Second graders solve various multiplication math word problems involving cars and people, fish and fish bowls, and tables and table legs. They write and solve multiplication story problems related to whole numbers, addition, subtraction,...