Understanding the Commutative Property

This video tutorial from Moomoomath Insights explains the commutative property, which states that changing the order of operands does not affect the result. The property is applicable to addition and multiplication but not to subtraction and division. The video provides examples to illustrate the concept and concludes with a motivational message about kindness.

What does the commutative property allow you to do with numbers?

• Subtract them

• Add them together

• Divide them

• Change their order without changing the result

Which of the following operations is commutative?

• None of the above

• Addition

• Subtraction

• Division

If 5 + 6 = 11, what is 6 + 5?

• 12

• 11

• 13

• 10

Which of these is an example of the commutative property of multiplication?

• 5 x 6 = 5 / 6

• 5 x 6 = 6 x 5

• 5 x 6 = 5 + 6

• 5 x 6 = 6 - 5

Why doesn't the commutative property apply to division?

• Because changing the order changes the result

• Because division is not an operation

• Because division is the same as subtraction

• Because division is only for whole numbers

What is the result of 4 x 2 x 3 using the commutative property?

• 24

• 18

• 30

• 20

In the example 2 x 3 x 4, what is the result when the order is changed to 4 x 2 x 3?

• 18

• 20

• 24

• 30

What is a key takeaway from the commutative property?

• Order of numbers doesn't matter

• Only works for subtraction

• Only works for division

• Order of numbers matters

What is the metaphor used at the end of the video?

• Kindness divides kindness

• Kindness multiplies kindness

• Kindness subtracts kindness

• Kindness adds kindness