Algebra2go: The Associative and Commutative Properties of Addition

Help your class discover the commutative property of addition with this exploration of the addition table. By folding and coloring the table, a symmetry is found that directs students to an understanding of this crucial mathematical...

Here are 10 simple addition problems intended to provide practice for those learning the commutative property of addition. Each question asks learners to fill in the missing addend that makes each equation true. An answer key is provided.

Zoe from the StudyJams! crew brings the properties of addition to life by clearly explaining the meaning of the associative, commutative, and identity properties as she collects photos for an album. Listen to the included karaoke song...

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.

[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

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

Learn how to work problems using the commutative property of addition. [4:00]

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...

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