Commutative Property
3 x 7 = _ x 3
7
What are these ( ) and what do they mean in a multiplication equation? ex. (2 x 3) x 5
Parentheses helps us identify which factors to multiply first.
Use the distributive property to solve 5 x 4.
(5 x 2) + (5 x 2) = 5 x 4 = 20
How do you know if a number is even or odd?
Even makes pairs (2, 4, 6, 8) and odd has one left out (1, 3, 5, 7, 9)
What are our school colors?
Green, black, and white.
8 x 2 = __ x 8
2
Solve 2 x 3 x 4 using the associative property.
24
What is our school mascot?
The Troopers
5 x 7 = __ x __
7 x 5
Solve 5 x 2 x 6 using the associative property.
60
How can 5 x 10 be broken apart into two smaller equations to make it easier to solve?
(5 x 5) + (5 x 5) = 50
or (2 x 10) + (3 x 10) = 50
What happens when you add an even number plus an odd number?
You get an odd sum.
Name all of the 3rd grade teachers at MES.
Mrs. Marshall, Mrs. McCormick, Mrs. Shumpert, Mrs. Kimberly, Mrs. Mott, and Mrs. Lindsay.
6 rows of 4 is equal to __ rows of ___
4 rows of 6
Solve 1 x 10 x 5 using the associative property.
50
Fill in the blanks using your knowledge of the distributive property. 8 x 4 = (8 x __) + (8 x __)
2
Name 3 numbers that are a factor of 18.
2, 3, 6, 9
Who is our assistant principal?
Mr. Honeycutt
In your own words, what is the commutative property and how is it helpful to solve multiplication?
You can multiply any number in any order and the product is the same.
In your own words, what is the associative property and how is it useful in solving multiplication equations?
You can group numbers in any order and the product is the same.
In your own words, how is the distributive property helpful when solving multiplication equations?
The distributive property breaks apart big equations into two smaller ones to make it easier to solve.
We can use ________ counting to solve a multiplication problem.
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What are the three R's?
Be Responsible, Be Ready, Be Respectful.