Understanding the Distributive Property

This video tutorial covers the distributive property in mathematics, focusing on how to use it to find related multiplication facts. The lesson explains the concept using arrays and expressions, demonstrating how to break down larger multiplication problems into smaller, manageable parts. The RDW process is introduced for solving word problems, and students are encouraged to practice these techniques to enhance their fluency in multiplication and division. The tutorial concludes with practice exercises and a summary of the key concepts learned.

What is the main purpose of learning the distributive property?

• To solve algebraic equations

• To understand fractions better

• To multiply and divide fluently

• To add and subtract fluently

How is the distributive property applied in the example of 5 times 4?

• By adding 5 and 4

• By multiplying 5 by 4 directly

• By breaking 5 times 4 into smaller expressions

• By subtracting 4 from 5

What is the result of using the distributive property to solve 6 times 4?

• 20

• 30

• 24

• 28

How many additional rows are needed to find the product of 8 times 4 using the 5 times 4 array?

• 2

• 1

• 3

• 4

What is the product of 8 times 4 using the distributive property?

• 32

• 30

• 34

• 28

In Liza's problem, how many rows does she have after adding four more rows of four?

• 5

• 7

• 11

• 9

What multiplication equation represents the rows Liza added?

• 3 times 4

• 5 times 4

• 6 times 4

• 4 times 4

What is the total product of Liza's entire array using the distributive property?

• 36

• 34

• 38

• 32

What is the first step in solving a word problem using the RDW process?

• Solve the equation

• Write the answer

• Draw a model

• Read the question

What is the final step in the RDW process?

• Read the question

• Draw a model

• Write the answer

• Check the solution