Leveled Problem Solving: The Distributive Property

Math is fun with algebra tiles! Young mathematicians explore eight expressions involving the distributive property and use algebra tiles to expand simple expressions. The resource is perfect for both guided and independent practice.

Make multiplication of decimals easier by applying the distributive property. Pupils investigate how they can use the distributive property to multiply decimals. After learning the strategy, they work on some practice problems at...

Who needs parentheses, anyway? Understanding how to apply the distributive property—and how to get rid of parentheses—helps scholars conceptually understand why it is necessary. Guided practice problems help build confidence to create...

Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since variables are on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the answer by...

Here is an equation in which the first step is to use the distributive property to remove the parenthesis. Then, it is solved for the variables. Since there are variables on both sides of the equation, it is important to verify the...

Just over one third of all adults struggle when performing math operations with negative numbers. Addressing these skills early and often prevents these challenges later in life. Through multiple examples, worked step by step, viewers...

Where would the math world be without the distributive property? Young scholars learn to apply the distributive property as they view a video tutorial. The instructor begins with an explanation of the property and then completes several...

The instructor demonstrates how to use the distributive property to eliminate fractions in an equation. Remember to have learners plug their answers into the original equation to check their work.

The distributive property is a foundational skill taught two ways in this interactive web page. Your young mathematicians can practice their order of operations by solving distributive problems working from inside out. They then move on...

There's got to be a better way. Scholars learn that the distributive property does work with subtraction and not just addition. Using that fact, the video shows how to find the product of two numbers by rewriting a complicated number as...