Lesson Planet
Search educational resources
  • Sign In Try It Free
  • AI Teacher Tools
    • Discover Resources Search reviewed educational resources by keyword, subject, grade, type, and more
    • Curriculum Manager (My Content) Manage saved and uploaded resources and folders To Access the Curriculum Manager Sign In or Join Now
    • Browse Resource Directory Browse educational resources by subject and topic
    • Curriculum Calendar Explore curriculum resources by date
    • Lesson Planning Articles Timely and inspiring teaching ideas that you can apply in your classroom
    • Our Story
    • Frequently Asked Questions
    • Testimonials
    • Contact Us
  • Pricing
  • School Access
    • Your school or district can sign up for Lesson Planet — with no cost to teachers
      Learn More
  • Sign In
  • Try It Free

Hi, what do you want to do?

Create a lesson plan
Create a lesson plan
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Generate resources with 80+ AI teacher tools
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Search 200,000 instructional videos
Find a teaching resource
Find a teaching resource
Study Jams! Distributive Property InteractiveStudy Jams! Distributive Property Interactive
Publisher
Scholastic
Resource Details
Curator Rating
Educator Rating
Not yet Rated
Grade
4th - 7th
Subjects
Math
2 more...
Resource Type
Interactives
Audiences
For Teacher Use
1 more...
Duration
15 mins
Instructional Strategies
Direct Instruction
3 more...
Technology
Internet Access
Usage Permissions
Fine Print
Interactive

Study Jams! Distributive Property

Curated and Reviewed by Lesson Planet
This Study Jams! Distributive Property interactive also includes:
  • Assessment
  • Vocabulary
  • Answer Key
  • Join to access all included materials

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 to distributing the outside number to everything inside to reach the same result. Learners can go at their own speed and take a quick test afterward to practice their skills on a variety of different style questions. 

148 Views 146 Downloads
CCSS: Adaptable

Concepts

distributive property, mathematical properties

Additional Tags

distributive property, math

Pros

  • Reviews the common symbols used to express multiplication
  • Activity goes at the speed of the user

Cons

  • More of an introduction to distributive property than a full lesson

Common Core

6.NS.B.4 MP8

See similar resources:

Lesson Plan

Using Algebra Tiles to Explore Distributive Property

Curated OER
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.
7th - 9th Math
Worksheet

Leveled Problem Solving: The Distributive Property

Curated OER
Use this distributive property practice worksheet to have your learners sharpen their problem solving skills as they solve six story problems.
6th - 7th Math
Worksheet

Using the Distributive Property

Kuta Software
Get your learners ready for distributing with this two-page worksheet full of problems to simplify. The problems include positive and negative numbers that test integer skills, as well as the ability to simplify expressions. Answer key...
6th - 9th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Lesson Plan

The Distributive Property and the Products of Decimals

EngageNY
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...
6th Math
CCSS: Designed
Instructional Video

Ex 3: Distributive Property to Simplify, Linear Equations, Algebra I

Khan Academy
Variables on both sides of the equation are the name of the game in this video, and Sal's easygoing manner and thorough instructions make even complicated algebraic equations look like games. He warms up with two equations to demonstrate...
9 mins 7th - 11th Math
Instructional Video

Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I

Khan Academy
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...
6 mins 7th - 11th Math
Instructional Video

Solving Equations with the Distributive Property, Linear Equations, Algebra I

Khan Academy
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...
6 mins 7th - 11th Math
CCSS: Designed
Instructional Video

Introduction to the Distributive Property

Mathispower4u
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...
6 mins 6th - 8th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Distributive Property

Mathispower4u
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...
6 mins 7th - 10th Math
CCSS: Adaptable
Instructional Video

The Distributive Law of Multiplication Over Addition, Pre-Algebra

Khan Academy
Elementary schoolers observe Sal evaluate the expression 4(8+3) and then use the distributive property to solve it. Using different colors to make the process transparent, Sal explains not only how to use the distributive property but,...
5 mins 5th - 7th Math
Try It Free
© 1999-2026 Learning Explorer, Inc.
Teacher Lesson Plans, Worksheets and Resources

Sign up for the Lesson Planet Monthly Newsletter

Open Educational Resources (OER)

  • Health
  • Language Arts
  • Languages
  • Math
  • Physical Education
  • Science
  • Social Studies
  • Special Education
  • Visual and Performing Arts
View All Lesson Plans

Discover Resources

  • Our Review Process
  • How it Works
  • How to Search
  • Create a Collection

Manage Curriculum

  • Edit a Collection
  • Assign to Students
  • Manage My Content
Contact Us Site Map Privacy Policy Terms of Use