Distributive Property and Multiplication Facts


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Examples, solutions, and videos to help Grade 3 students learn how to use the distributive property as a strategy to find related multiplication facts.

Common Core Standards: 3.OA.5, 3.OA.7, 3.OA.1, 3.OA.2, 3.OA.3, 3.OA.4, 3.OA.6

New York State Common Core Math Grade 3, Module 1, Lesson 16

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The following diagram shows how to use the distributive property as a strategy to find related multiplication facts.
Distributive Property Multiplication Facts
 

Lesson 16 Concept Development
Problem 1: Model the 5 + n pattern as a strategy for multiplying using units of 4.
6 × 4, 7 × 4

Problem 2: Apply the 5 + n pattern to decompose and solve larger facts.
8 × 4

Lesson 16 Homework

  1. Label the array. Then fill in the blanks below to make the statements true.
    6 × 4 = _____
    (5 × 4) = 20
    ( __ × 4) = ___
    (6 × 4) = (5 × 4) + ( __ × 4)
    = 20 + _____
    = ____
    b) 8 × 4 = _____
    (5 × 4) = ______
    ( ____ × 4) = _____
    (1 × 4)
    = ______
    (8 × 4) = (5 × 4) + ( ___ × 4)
    = ______ + ______
    = ______
  2. Match the multiplication facts with their answers.
  3. The array below shows one strategy for solving 4 × 9. Explain the strategy using your own words.
    (5 × 4) = ____
    (4 × 4) = ____
  4. The array below shows one strategy for solving 4 × 9. Explain the strategy using your own words.



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