Distributive Property of Multiplication

Looking for a fun interactive teaching idea for the distributive property? Well look no further as Distributive Property of Multiplication Task Cards, for CCSS 3.OA.5, will serve as an exciting lesson plan for 3rd grade elementary school classrooms. This is a great resource to incorporate into your unit a guided math center rotation, math station, review scoot game exercise, small group work and for an intervention or remediation. It can be also used as a quiz, drill, test, or assessment tool to help determine student mastery of the learning target. Whether a student is homeschooled or given this as a homework assignment, kids will love working on these at home to improve their skills.

This basketball themed distributive property task card set includes 32 colorful cards and an answer key. These come as pdf printable sheets that can be printed on card stock and laminated for long-term use. As a suggestion, store them in a sealable gallon storage bag and place them in a tub or bin for students to use throughout the year for enrichment when they finish early.

It covers the distributive property of multiplication over addition. By solving the questions, students can gain confidence in an important and sometimes challenging skill. Your 3rd graders will love to practice becoming Distributive Property All Stars by using the method of distributive property to solve problems!

I hope you download and enjoy this engaging hands-on manipulative activity with your students!

Relevant Grade 3 Common Core Standard 3.OA.B.5
Apply properties of operations as strategies to multiply
Cross Reference: Virginia SOL 5.19