Exploring the Commutative Property of Multiplication

The video tutorial introduces the commutative property of multiplication, comparing it to the commutative property of addition. It uses two problems involving video games to demonstrate how the property works, showing that the order of factors does not affect the product. The tutorial includes a detailed explanation and application of the property, encouraging students to use tools like tiles or drawings to visualize the problems. The video concludes with a challenge to reinforce understanding and highlights the importance of learning from mistakes.

What is the commutative property of multiplication?

• Changing the order of numbers in addition changes the sum.

• Multiplying a number by zero gives zero.

• Multiplying a number by one gives the same number.

• Changing the order of numbers in multiplication does not change the product.

If 2 + 4 = 6, what is another way to write this using the commutative property of addition?

• 2 + 6 = 8

• 4 + 4 = 8

• 2 + 2 = 4

• 4 + 2 = 6

Phoenix had 15 video games and put them into 5 equal rows. How many video games are in each row?

• 2

• 3

• 4

• 5

What is the total number of video games Phoenix had?

• 10

• 12

• 15

• 20

Zion took Phoenix's 15 video games and put them into 3 equal rows. How many video games are in each row?

• 5

• 4

• 6

• 3

What does the commutative property of multiplication allow you to do?

• Change the operation from multiplication to addition.

• Change the product of the multiplication.

• Change the numbers being multiplied.

• Change the order of the numbers being multiplied.

What is the product of 5 times 3?

• 20

• 15

• 10

• 8

Using the commutative property, what is another way to write 3 times 5?

• 5 times 3

• 3 times 3

• 5 times 5

• 3 times 4

If 6 times 4 equals 24, what is another multiplication sentence using the commutative property?

• 4 times 6

• 6 times 6

• 4 times 4

• 6 times 3

What is the product of 4 times 6?

• 26

• 22

• 20

• 24