Understanding the Commutative Property of Multiplication

The video tutorial reviews the commutative property of multiplication using visual models. It demonstrates that the order of factors in multiplication does not affect the product. Through examples with apples, the video shows that 2 * 3 equals 3 * 2, 5 * 3 equals 3 * 5, and 6 * 3 equals 3 * 6, illustrating that the product remains the same despite the order of factors.

What do two groups of three apples look like in terms of multiplication?

Explain how 6 * 3 and 3 * 6 demonstrate the commutative property.