Exploring Properties of Multiplication for 3rd Graders

The video tutorial covers the properties of multiplication, including the commutative, associative, and distributive properties. It explains how these properties allow flexibility in the order and grouping of numbers when multiplying. The tutorial uses examples and visual aids, such as arrays, to demonstrate these concepts. It also provides practice problems to reinforce understanding.

What does the commutative property of multiplication state?

• The order of addition does not matter.

• The order of multiplication does not matter.

• The order of subtraction does not matter.

• The order of division does not matter.

Does the commutative property apply to division?

• Yes, it does.

• Only for odd numbers.

• No, it does not.

• Only for even numbers.

What is the result of (2 * 3) * 4 using the associative property?

• 24

• 20

• 18

• 12

Which of the following is an example of the associative property?

• (2 + 3) + 4 = 2 + (3 + 4)

• (2 / 3) / 4 = 2 / (3 / 4)

• (2 * 3) * 4 = 2 * (3 * 4)

• (2 - 3) - 4 = 2 - (3 - 4)

How can you break down 8 * 7 using the distributive property?

• 8 * (4 + 3)

• 8 * (5 + 2)

• 8 * (7 + 0)

• 8 * (6 + 1)

What is the sum of the areas of two rectangles, one 8x5 and the other 8x2?

• 56

• 40

• 16

• 48

If 7 * 8 = 56, what is 8 * 7?

• 63

• 56

• 49

• 64

What is the result of 4 * 2 * 3?

• 12

• 18

• 24

• 20

Which expression is equivalent to 6 * 9 using the distributive property?

• 6 * (5 + 4)

• 6 * (9 + 0)

• 6 * (4 + 5)

• 6 * (6 + 3)

Which of the following sums can be used to break down 9 in the expression 6 * 9?

• 8 + 1

• 7 + 2

• 6 + 3

• 4 + 5