On the Spot

Property

Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition

Description

Players identify the greatest common factor in a two-term number expression ab + ac and match the expression with its equivalent in the form of a(b + c) and with their common sum. The player with more matches wins the game.

• 0-100
• Integers

Features and Benefits

Each Serious Play game . . .

• is available as a download.
• engages students in active learning.
• focuses on concepts central to arithmetic and algebra.
• incorporates the “fun factors” of chance and strategy.
• promotes abstract and quantitative reasoning.
• includes versions for a range of content knowledge and skill levels.
• provides mental math practice.
• prompts reflective thought about properties.
• introduces key vocabulary.
• facilitates “math talk.”
• supports, reinforces, and enhances classroom learning.

Game Components

Each downloadable game contains . . .

• game description
• student-friendly play instructions
• game board and/or cards
• answer key
• blank game board and/or cards for teachers-generated versions

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