Instructional Video

The Distributive Property

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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 examples that distribute a rational number to a polynomial.

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CCSS: Adaptable
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Instructional Ideas
  • Have pupils complete the distributive property using integers to verify results
  • Follow the lesson with independent practice while checking for misconceptions
Classroom Considerations
  • Expects experience with multiplying variables
  • This video is hosted on YouTube
Pros
  • Provides a link to additional videos on the same topic
  • Incorporates color to highlight important concepts
Cons
  • None