COMMUTATIVE, ASSOCIATIVE AND DISTRIBUTIVE PROPERTIES
James E. Breashears Robeson High School
6835 S. Normal
Chicago, IL 60621
1-312-723-1700
OBJECTIVES:
1) To compute expressions like (56 + a) + 4 and (50 * 7) * 2;
2) To identify the commutative and associative properties;
3) To rewrite expressions by using the distributive property;
MATERIALS:
1) chalk
2) blackboard
3) electroboard
4) response sheets
5) pencils
STRATEGIES:
1) Class discussion of understanding of terms commute, associate and
distribute.
2) Class discussion of dictionary meaning of terms commute, associate
and distribute.
3) Teacher blackboard demonstration of mathematical application of
terms commutative, associative and distributive properties.
4) Teacher demonstration of electroboard.
5) Three-student-teams demonstration of electroboard.
6) Class participation with response sheets.
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