Applying the Distributive Property with Visual Models

The video tutorial introduces the concept of the distributive property using a visual model with cookies. It explains how to apply the distributive property to sets of cookies and boxes, and demonstrates the use of commutative and associative properties to simplify expressions. The lesson concludes with a summary of key concepts and applications.

What is the main purpose of using a visual model in understanding the distributive property?

• To confuse the students

• To help visualize the multiplication of sets

• To make the lesson more colorful

• To avoid using numbers

Which of the following is an incorrect application of the distributive property?

• 8 groups of 5 + 2 = 42

• 8 * 7 = 56

• 8 groups of 5 + 8 groups of 2 = 56

• 8 * (5 + 2) = 56

How does the commutative property help in simplifying expressions?

• By changing the order of terms

• By multiplying terms

• By adding more terms

• By removing terms

What does the associative property allow us to do?

• Divide groups into smaller parts

• Combine different groups

• Ignore groups

• Subtract groups

How many total boxes and individual cookies are there in the final example?

• 12 boxes and 24 cookies

• 10 boxes and 20 cookies

• 8 boxes and 16 cookies

• 6 boxes and 12 cookies