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Multiplication Properties (Commutative, Associative & Distributive)

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Multiplication Properties (Commutative, Associative & Distributive)
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Summary

Learn about what Multiplication Properties are! In this lesson, we'll go over Commutive, Associative & Distributive properties.

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Discussion questions

A few questions to talk through after watching Multiplication Properties (Commutative, Associative & Distributive):

  1. Where in the video did the idea of multiplication properties (commutative, associative & distributive) first "click" for you?
  2. Can you walk a partner through one of the examples in your own words?
  3. Where might you use multiplication properties (commutative, associative & distributive) outside of math class?
  4. What part would you want to see one more time, and why?

Quick work-a-long

Try it:

  • In one sentence, tell a neighbor what multiplication properties (commutative, associative & distributive) means.
  • Draw or write one example of your own, then check it against the video.