Decomposing Arrays, an Introduction to the Distributive Property

ResourceID: 73249
This lesson introduces students to the concept behind the Distributive Property of Multiplication. Students will decompose arrays into smaller parts and write the corresponding multiplication sentence for each smaller array.
Resource ID#: 73249 Type: Lesson Plan
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Subject(s): Mathematics
Grade Level(s): 3
Intended Audience: Educators educators
Suggested Technology: Document Camera, Computer for Presenter, LCD Projector
Instructional Time: 45 Minute(s)
Resource supports reading in content area:Yes
Freely Available: Yes
Keywords: Distributive Property, decomposing arrays, word problems, break-apart arrays
Instructional Component Type(s): Lesson Plan,  Assessment,  Presentation/Slideshow,  Formative Assessment
Resource Collection: FCR-STEMLearn Mathematics General

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