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Description: Use the distributive property to simplify numerical expressions.

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QT-N-167500QUse order of operations including parentheses to simplify numerical expressions.
QT-N-170530QEstimate and compute products of whole numbers with 2- or 3-digit factors.

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QT-M-146400QDetermine perimeter using concrete models, nonstandard units, and standard units.

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The Commutative, Associative, & Distributive Properties
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Properties Make It Easier
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C is for Commutative, A is for Associative, D is for Distributive
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Textbook Lessons

TextbookPublisherGrade/CourseChapterLesson
Discovering Algebra; An Investigative Approach Key Curriculum PressAlgebra 1 4 - Linear Equations 1 - Order of Operations and the Distributive Property
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 5 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill5 3 - Multiply Whole Numbers 2 - Explore the Distributive Property
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 5 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill5 3 - Multiply Whole Numbers 4 - Properties of Multiplication
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 3 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill3 18 - Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers 2 - Multiply 2-Digit Numbers
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 3 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill3 18 - Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers 5 - Choose a Computation Method
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 4 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill4 11 - Multiply by 2-Digit Numbers 4 - Multiply by 2-Digit Numbers
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 4 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill4 12 - Multiply Greater Numbers 1 - Estimate Products
Prentice Hall Mathematics Algebra 2 Prentice HallAlgebra 2 1 - Tools of Algebra 1 - Properties of Real Numbers
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Mathematics 5 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley5 2 - Multiplying Whole Numbers and Decimals 3 - Algebra Mental Math: Using the Distributive Property
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 1 Prentice Hall6 2 - Patterns and Variables 9 - The Distributive Property
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Mathematics Gr. 4 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley4 5 - Multiplying by One-Digit Numbers 4 - Using Arrays to Multiply
Connected Mathematics 2 Accentuate the Negative Integers and Rational Numbers Pearson Prentice Hall7 4 - Properties of Operations 2 - Distributing Operations
Connected Mathematics 2 Accentuate the Negative Integers and Rational Numbers Pearson Prentice Hall7 4 - Properties of Operations 3 - The Distributive Property and Subtraction
Glencoe Texas Mathematics Course 3 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill8 1 - Algebra:Integers 2 - Variables, Expressions, and Properties
Glencoe Texas Mathematics Course 2 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill7 1 - Introduction to Algebra and Functions 8 - Algebra: Properties
Glencoe Mathematics Texas Pre-Algebra Glencoe/McGraw-HillPre-Algebra 3 - Equations 1 - The Distributive Property
Glencoe Mathematics Texas Algebra 1 Glencoe/McGraw-HillAlgebra 1 1 - The Language and Tools of Algebra 5 - The Distributive Property
Harcourt Math 3 Florida Edition Harcourt3 11 - Multiplication Facts and Patterns 4 - Multiplication Properties
Harcourt Math 5 Florida Edition Harcourt5 12 - Use Multiplication and Division 7 - The Distributive Property
Harcourt Math 6 Harcourt6 2 - Operation Sense 3 - Properties
Harcourt Math 6 Harcourt6 2 - Operation Sense 4 - Mental Math: Use the Properties
Holt Texas Mathematics Course 2 Holt, Rinehart, Winston7 1 - Algebraic Reasoning 6 - Properties
McDougal Littell Math Course 1 McDougal Littell6 4 - Decimal Multiplication and Division 2 - The Distributive Property
McDougal Littell Math Course 2 McDougal Littell7 6 - Integers 7 - The Distributive Property
Harcourt Math 4 Florida Edition Harcourt4 11 - Multiply by Tens 2 - The Distributive Property
McDougal Littell Math Course 3 McDougal Littell8 2 - Integer Operations 7 - The Distributive Property
Mathematics The Path to Success! 5 Silver Burdett Ginn5 4 - Multiplying Whole Numbers 1 - Multiplication Properties
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley Mathematics 6 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley6 1 - Numbers, Expressions, and Equations 10 - Mental Math: Using the Distributive Property
Mathematics The Path to Success! 5 Silver Burdett Ginn5 4 - Multiplying Whole Numbers 7 - Explore Understanding Partial Products
SRA Real Math Gr. 5 SRA McGraw Hill5 1 - Whole Numbers Refresher 6 - Arithmetic Laws
Macmillan/McGraw-Hill Math 6 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill6 3 - Multiply Decimals 7 - Properties and Mental Math
SRA Real Math Gr. 4 SRA McGraw Hill4 3 - Multiplication and Division 6 - Multiplication and Addition Laws
Texas Mathematics 5 Macmillan/McGraw-Hill5 3 - Multiply Whole Numbers 2 - The Distributive Property
Glencoe McGraw-Hill Algebra 1 Glencoe/McGraw-HillAlgebra 1 1 - The Language and Tools of Algebra 5 - The Distributive Property
Glencoe McGraw-Hill Pre-Algebra Glencoe/McGraw-HillPre-Algebra 3 - Equations 1 - The Distributive Property
Harcourt Math 3 Harcourt3 11 - Multiplication Facts and Patterns 4 - Multiplication Properties
Harcourt Math 5 Harcourt5 12 - Use Multiplication and Division 7 - The Distributive Property
Holt Texas Mathematics Course 1 Holt, Rinehart, Winston6 1 - Whole Numbers and Exponents 5 - Mental Math
Holt Mathematics Course 1 Holt, Rinehart, Winston6 1 - Whole Numbers and Patterns 5 - Mental Math
Texas enVision MATH 4 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley4 3 - Multiplication Meanings and Facts 5 - 3 and 4 as Factors
Texas enVision MATH 4 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley4 3 - Multiplication Meanings and Facts 7 - 10,11,and 12 as Factors
Texas enVision MATH 4 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley4 5 - Multiplication Number Sense 2 - Using Mental Math to Multiply
Texas enVision MATH 4 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley4 7 - Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers 3 - Arrays and an Expanded Algorithm
Texas enVision MATH 3 Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley3 9 - Multiplication Patterns and Number Sense 4 - Breaking Apart to Multiply
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 3 Pearson3 18 - Multiplying Greater Numbers 4 - Breaking Apart to Multiply
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 3 - Multiplication Meanings and Facts 4 - 3 and 4 as Factors
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 3 - Multiplication Meanings and Facts 6 - 10, 11, and 12 as Factors
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 5 - Multiplying by 1-Digit Numbers 2 - Using Mental Math to Multiply
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 7 - Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers 3 - Arrays and an Expanded Algorithm
Texas HSP Math 5 Harcourt School Publishers5 4 - Multiply Whole Numbers 3 - Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers
Texas HSP Math 5 Harcourt School Publishers5 7 - Algebra:Use the Operations 6 - Mental Math: Use the Properties
A+ Anywhere Learning System AEC  8 - Mathematics VIII 24 - Properties
A+ Anywhere Learning System AEC  7 - Mathematics VII 16 - Number Operations
A+ Anywhere Learning System AEC  6 - Mathematics VI 13 - Multiplication 1
A+ Anywhere Learning System AEC  4 - Mathematics IV 26 - Multiplication 2
A+ Anywhere Learning System AEC  5 - Mathematics V 21 - Multiplication 1
Texas HSP Math 4 Harcourt School Publishers4 6 - Algebra:Patterns, Expressions, and Equations 4 - Multiplication Properties
McDougal Littell Algebra 2 Concepts and Skills McDougal LittellAlgebra 2 1 - Tools of Algebra 1 - Real Numbers and Number Operations
Prentice Hall Pre-Algebra Prentice HallPre-Algebra 2 - Solving One-Step Equations and Inequalities 2 - The Distributive Property
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 5 Pearson5 6 - Variables and Expressions 4 - Distributive Property
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 6 Pearson6 2 - Variables, Expressions, and Properties 4 - The Distributive Property
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 2 Prentice Hall7 1 - Decimals and Integers 9 - Order of Operations and the Distributive Property
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 1 Prentice Hall6 3 - Patterns and Variables 8 - The Distributive Property
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 3 Prentice Hall8 1 - Integers and Algebraic Expressions 5 - Properties of Numbers
Houghton Mifflin Math 4 Houghton Mifflin4 7 - Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers 3 - Model Multiplication
Houghton Mifflin Math 4 Houghton Mifflin4 7 - Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers 4 - Multiply 2 Two-Digit Numbers
Houghton Mifflin Math 4 Houghton Mifflin4 7 - Multiply by Two-Digit Numbers 7 - Multiply Greater Numbers
Houghton Mifflin Math 5 Houghton Mifflin5 3 - Multiplication, Division, and Algebra 2 - Model the Distributive Property
Algebra 1 Mathematics in Context Cord CommunicationsAlgebra 1 2 - Using Formulas 2 - Equations and Formulas
Everyday Mathematics UCSMP Grade 3 Wright Group/McGraw-Hill3 9 - Multiplication and Division 4 - A Multiplication Algorithm
McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 3 McDougal Littell8 2 - Integer Operations 7 - The Distributive Property
McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 2 McDougal Littell7 6 - Integers 7 - The Distributive Property
McDougal Littell Middle School Math Course 1 McDougal Littell6 4 - Decimal Multiplication and Division 2 - The Distributive Property
Glencoe Algebra 1 Glencoe/McGraw-HillAlgebra 1 1 - The Language of Algebra 5 - The Distributive Property
West Virginia Harcourt Math 5 Harcourt5 12 - Use Multiplication and Division 7 - The Distributive Property
West Virginia Harcourt Math 3 Harcourt3 11 - Multiplication Facts and Patterns 4 - Multiplication Properties
West Virginia Harcourt Math 4 Harcourt4 11 - Multiply by Tens 2 - The Distributive Property
Cognitive Tutor Bridge to Algebra Carnegie Learning, Inc.Pre-Algebra 14 - Number Systems 5 - The House That Math Built
Cognitive Tutor Algebra 1 Carnegie Learning, Inc.Algebra 1 4 - Linear Functions and Inequalities 4 - Math Magic
Saxon Math Intermediate 4 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 1 - Grade 4 108 - Formulas, Distributive Property
Math Expressions 5, Volulme 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt5 1 - Multiplication and Division Word Problems 10 - Properties of Multiplication
Math Expressions 5, Volulme 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt5 3 - Addition and Subtraction of Whole Numbers and Deci 11 - Properties and Strategies
Math Expressions 5, Volume 2 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt5 7 - Multiplication and Division with Whole Numbers and 2 - The Area Model for Multiplication
Math Expressions 4, Volume 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multi-Digit Multiplication 3 - Model One-Digit by Two-Digit Multiplication
Math Expressions 4, Volume 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multi-Digit Multiplication 5 - Methods of One-Digit by Two-Digit Multiplication
Math Expressions 4, Volume 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multi-Digit Multiplication 6 - Discuss Different Methods
Math Expressions 4, Volume 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multi-Digit Multiplication 7 - One-Digit by Three-Digit Multiplication
Math Expressions 4, Volume 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multi-Digit Multiplication 8 - Practice One-Digit by Three-Digit Multiplication
Math Expressions 4, Volume 1 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multi-Digit Multiplication 11 - Two-Digit by Two-Digit Multiplication
Math Expressions 4, Volume 2 Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 7 - Multi-Digit Division 11 - Properties and Algebraic Notation
Investigations 5, Unit 7 Pearson5 2 - Reviewing Multiplication Strategies 3 - U.S. Algorithm for Multiplication
Developing Number Concepts: Values and Variables, Module A Carolina Biological Supply Company5 1 - Teacher's Guide 4 - More Properties of Multiplication
Developing Number Concepts: Values and Variables, Module A Carolina Biological Supply Company5 1 - Teacher's Guide 5 - Exploring the Distributive Property
Developing Number Concepts: Values and Variables, Module A Carolina Biological Supply Company5 1 - Teacher's Guide 8 - Solving Problems
Everyday Math Grade 6, Volume 2 Wright Group/McGraw-Hill6 6 - Number Systems and Algebra Concepts 5 - The Properties of Number Systems
Everyday Math Grade 6, Volume 2 Wright Group/McGraw-Hill6 9 - More About Variables, Formulas, and Graphs 1 - Area Models for the Distributive Property
Everyday Math Grade 6, Volume 2 Wright Group/McGraw-Hill6 9 - More About Variables, Formulas, and Graphs 2 - The Distributive Property
Everyday Math Grade 5, Volume 2 Wright Group/McGraw-Hill5 8 - Fractions and Ratios 8 - Multiplication of Mixed Numbers
Pre-Transition Mathematics WrightGroup/McGraw-HillPre-Algebra 6 - Using Multiplication 9 - Multiplying Mixed Numbers
Transition Mathematics Wright Group/McGraw-HillPre-Algebra 7 - Multiplication in Geometry 3 - The Distributive Property
Algebra Wright Group/McGraw-HillAlgebra 1 2 - Using Algebra to Explain 1 - The Distributive Property and Removing Parentheses
Algebra Wright Group/McGraw-HillAlgebra 1 2 - Using Algebra to Explain 2 - The Distributive Property and Removing Parentheses
Prentice Hall Mathematics Algebra Readiness Prentice HallPre-Algebra 2 - Solving One-Step Equations and Inequalities 2 - The Distributive Property
Precalculus, 4th ed. PearsonPre-Calculus 0 - Prerequisites: Fundamental Concepts of Algebra 1 - Algebraic Expressions, Mathematical Models, and Real Numbers
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 1 Prentice Hall6 3 - Patterns and Variables 8 - The Distributive Property
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 2 Prentice Hall7 1 - Decimals and Integers 9 - Order of Operations and the Distributive Property
Prentice Hall Mathematics Course 3 Prentice Hall8 1 - Integers and Algebraic Expressions 5 - Properties of Numbers
Do The Math Scholastic  5 - Multiplication B 6 - Practice Multiplication
Do The Math Scholastic  6 - Multiplication C 1 - Develop Strategies for Computing Products
Do The Math Scholastic  6 - Multiplication C 2 - Multiply Using the Distributive Property
Do The Math Scholastic  6 - Multiplication C 4 - Make Estimates to Find Products
Do The Math Scholastic  6 - Multiplication C 6 - Multiply Two-Digit Factors Through 99 x 99
Holt McDougal Mathematics Course 1 Holt McDougal6 1 - Whole Numbers and Patterns 4 - Properties and Mental Math
Holt McDougal Mathematics Course 2 Holt McDougal7 1 - Algebraic Reasoning 5 - Properties of Numbers
Holt McDougal Mathematics Course 3 Holt McDougal8 1 - Principles of Algebra 3 - Properties of Numbers
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 3 Pearson3 18 - Multiplying Greater Numbers 4 - Breaking Apart to Multiply
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 3 - Multiplication Meanings and Facts 4 - 3 and 4 as Factors
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 3 - Multiplication Meanings and Facts 6 - 10, 11, and 12 as Factors
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 5 - Multiplying by 1-Digit Numbers 2 - Using Mental Math to Multiply
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 4 Pearson4 7 - Multiplying by 2-Digit Numbers 3 - Arrays and an Expanded Algorithm
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 5 Pearson5 6 - Variables and Expressions 4 - Distributive Property
Scott Foresman-Addison Wesley enVisionMATH 6 Pearson6 2 - Variables, Expressions, and Properties 4 - The Distributive Property
Geometry PearsonGeometry 10 - Area 5 - Trigonometry and Area
Math Connects: Concepts, Skills, and Problem Solving Course 2 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill7 1 - Introduction to Algebra and Functions 8 - Algebra: Properties
IMPACT Mathematics Course 1 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill6 3 - Patterns, Numbers, and Rules 4 - Apply Properties
IMPACT Mathematics Course 2 Glencoe/McGraw-Hill7 1 - Expressions 3 - The Distributive Property
McDougal Littell Pre-Algebra McDougal LittellPre-Algebra 2 - Solving Equations 2 - The Distributive Property
Holt Algebra 1 Holt, Rinehart, and WinstonAlgebra 1 1 - Foundations for Algebra 7 - Simplifying Expressions
Holt Algebra 2 Holt, Rinehart, and WinstonAlgebra 2 1 - Foundations for Functions 2 - Properties of Real Numbers
Precalculus: Mathematics for Calculus, Fifth Edition Brooks/Cole, Cengage LearningPre-Calculus 1 - Fundamentals 1 - Real Numbers
Saxon Math, Course 3 Saxon8 3 - Section 3 21 - Lesson 21
Saxon Algebra 1 SaxonAlgebra 1 2 - Section 2 15 - Using the Distributive Property to Simplify Expressions
Saxon Algebra 2 SaxonAlgebra 2 1 - Section 1 1 - Using Properties of Real Numbers
Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach, Student Book 3A Marshall Cavendish3 6 - Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 2 - Multiply by 6
Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach, Student Book 3A Marshall Cavendish3 6 - Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 3 - Multiply by 7
Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach, Student Book 3A Marshall Cavendish3 6 - Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 4 - Multiply by 8
Math in Focus: The Singapore Approach, Student Book 3A Marshall Cavendish3 6 - Multiplication Tables of 6, 7, 8, and 9 5 - Multiply by 9
Prentice Hall Algebra 1 Prentice HallAlgebra 1 1 - Tools of Algebra 8 - Properties of Real Numbers
Do The Math Scholastic  6 - Multiplication C 5 - Multiply Three-Digit Factors by One-Digit Factors
Go Math! Grade 3 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt3 6 - Multiplication Facts and Strategies 4 - Distributive Property
Go Math! Grade 3 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt3 6 - Multiplication Facts and Strategies 7 - Multiply with 9
Go Math! Grade 4 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 4 - Multiply by 1-Digit Whole Numbers 1 - Multiplication Properties
Go Math! Grade 4 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 4 - Multiply by 1-Digit Whole Numbers 4 - Model Multiplication
Go Math! Grade 4 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 5 - Multiply by 2-Digit Whole Numbers 5 - Model 2-Digit Multiplication
Go Math! Grade 4 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt4 6 - Divide by 1-Digit Divisors 7 - Methods to Divide by 1-Digit Numbers
Go Math! Grade 5 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt5 1 - Whole Number Operations 4 - Relate Multiplication to Division
Go Math! Grade 5 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt5 1 - Whole Number Operations 5 - Multiply by 1-Digit Numbers
Go Math! Grade 5 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt5 1 - Whole Number Operations 7 - Methods of Division with 1-Digit Divisors
Go Math! Grade 6 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt6 1 - Operations and Expressions 6 - Properties
Go Math! Grade 6 Student Edition Houghton Mifflin Harcourt6 4 - Multiplying and Dividing Fractions 4 - Multiply Mixed Numbers

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