Do your students need extra practice applying the properties of multiplication?

This resource is perfect for reinforcing commutative, associative, distributive, identity, and zero properties. These engaging activities will help your students apply properties of operations as strategies for multiplying.

Included in this download:

• 32 Properties of Multiplication Task Cards with QR Codes (Makes self-checking easy!)
• 32 Properties of Multiplication Task Cards without QR Codes
• Student Answer Sheet
• Answer Key

4 Bonus Printable Worksheets:

• Match Maker– an activity that requires students to cut, sort, and paste multiplication property definitions and equation examples. Students will match the math vocabulary word to their definition and corresponding equations.
• Solve and Explain – an activity that requires students to solve word problems involving properties of multiplication while also explaining their thinking. (incorporates writing with math)
• Artistic Math – a drawing activity that requires students to use elements of multiplication properties to draw and label a picture using details and color (This is a favorite among students!)
• Math In My World – a real-world math application that requires students to use the properties of multiplication in an everyday setting to group and order tasks on a chore list while writing about what they see in the picture. Key vocabulary is provided!
• All Answer Keys

Skills included:

• explain and represent the commutative property
• explain and represent the associative property
• explain and represent the distributive property
• explain and represent the identity property
• explain and represent the zero property
• apply properties to recall basic facts or multiply with multiples of 10
• explain how multiplication can compare quantities
• write equations to show multiplicative comparison
• understand and explain the differences between multiplication properties

Perfect for:

• math centers
• small math groups
• guided math lessons
• interactive notebooks
• partner games
• independent desk work
• math stations
• math rotations
• morning desk work
• math games
• homework
• test prep review
• early finishers
• summer review
• …and so much more!

The best part?

This properties of multiplication resource comes with 32 highly engaging task cards and 4 bonus printable actvities that can be used anytime throughout the year as warm-up, review, or practice. A teacher guide, notes, and answer keys are included.

In this one convenient resource, you can…

• have ready-to-go activities that will help your students master applying the properties of operations to multiple and divide
• use these 6 pre-made activities as sub plans when you need to take a day (or week) off!
• print and go – includes everything you need to teach and assess multiplication properties and the relationship between multiplication and division while building on foundational skills

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Supports Common Core Standards (CCSS):

3.OA.B.5

4.OA.A.1, 4.OA.A.2