Exploring the Distributive Property of Multiplication

In this video, Miss B explains the distributive property of multiplication, demonstrating how to break down larger numbers into smaller, more manageable parts to simplify multiplication. She provides examples using 4 times 9 and 3 times 14, showing how to split numbers and apply the distributive property effectively. The video concludes with tips on recognizing the distributive property and its importance in solving complex multiplication problems.

What is the main purpose of the distributive property in multiplication?

• To divide numbers into equal parts

• To add numbers together

• To break down large numbers into smaller, more manageable parts

• To make multiplication problems harder

In the example of 4 times 9, what two numbers is 9 broken into?

• 6 and 3

• 7 and 2

• 5 and 4

• 8 and 1

What is the result of 4 times 5 in the example?

• 15

• 20

• 30

• 25

What is the result of 4 times 4 in the example?

• 12

• 14

• 16

• 18

What is the final result of adding 20 and 16?

• 35

• 34

• 36

• 37

Which property of multiplication involves both multiplication and addition?

• Associative Property

• Identity Property

• Commutative Property

• Distributive Property

In the example of 3 times 14, what two numbers is 14 broken into?

• 10 and 4

• 12 and 2

• 11 and 3

• 9 and 5

What is the result of 3 times 10 in the example?

• 20

• 25

• 35

• 30

What is the result of 3 times 4 in the example?

• 10

• 12

• 11

• 13

What is the final result of adding 30 and 12?

• 43

• 42

• 41

• 40