Super Car

Property

Distributive Property of Multiplication over Addition

Description

Players use the distributive property to multiply and factor. They match two cards with equivalent expressions, one in the form of a(b + c) and the other in form of ab + ac. The player who holds the Super Car card in his hand after all the matches have been made wins the game.

• 0-81
• Fractions
• Integers
• Rational numbers

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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