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Commutative and Associative Properties

Main Core Tie

Mathematics Grade 7
Strand: EXPRESSIONS AND EQUATIONS (7.EE) Standard 7.EE.2

Time Frame

1 class periods of 45 minutes each

Group Size

Large Groups

Life Skills

  • Thinking & Reasoning
  • Systems Thinking

Authors

Tina Eagar

Summary

Students will use and understand the Commutative and Associative Properties.


Materials

Websites


Background for Teachers

Some activities require advance preparation - see resource page.


Student Prior Knowledge

Students should be proficient at adding, subtracting, multiplying, and dividing one-digit numbers.


Intended Learning Outcomes

Students will use and understand the Commutative and Associative Properties.


Instructional Procedures

Note: all materials can be found on the materials tab. Lesson begins with pre-assessment, then powerpoint presentation by teacher. Students explore the websites in pairs. Students then work the homework individually.


Strategies for Diverse Learners

Struggling students may use study_guide.pdf. A video lesson is provided for students to view outside of class.


Extensions

Provided journal prompts may be used as extensions.


Bibliography

open-source materials from Henrico County Schools


Rubrics

Created: 06/05/2014
Updated: 02/01/2018
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