The Distributive Property: The Core of Multiplication

Cathy J. Kinzer; Ted Stanford

doi:10.5951/teacchilmath.20.5.0302

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The Distributive Property: The Core of Multiplication

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Volume/Issue:: Volume 20: Issue 5

Page(s):: 302–309

DOI:: https://doi.org/10.5951/teacchilmath.20.5.0302

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Subjects:: Grade(s) or Audience, All grades PK-12, Grades 3-5, Third, Fourth, Fifth, Grades 6-8, Sixth, Grades PK-2, Pre-kindergarten, Kindergarten, First, Second, Math Topic, Algebra, Algebraic Thinking/Pre-algebra Concepts, Algebraic Thinking, Geometry, Measurement, Perimeter/Area/Volume, Number, Number & Operations, Number & Operations in Base Ten, Number & Operations—Fractions, Number Sets and Systems

Keywords:: CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.1; CCSS.Math.Content.K.NBT.A.1; CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.2; CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.3; CCSS.Math.Content.K.OA.A.4; CCSS.Math.Content.4.NBT.B.5; CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.B.5; CCSS.Math.Content.5.NF.B.5a; CCSS.Math.Content.5.OA.A.1; CCSS.Math.Content.6.NS.B.4; CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7b; CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7d; CCSS.Math.Content.3.MD.C.7c; CCSS.Math.Content.3.OA.A.1; CCSS.Math.Content.2.OA.C.4; CCSS.Math.Content.2.G.A.2; CCSS.Math.Content.1.NBT.C.4

This activity sequence illustrates the conceptual development of important mathematical ideas, among them the understanding of area and how to deconstruct complicated problems.

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^*Cathy J. Kinzer, cakinzer@nmsu.edu, is a mathematics educator at New Mexico State University who works with preservice and in-service teachers in mathematics. Her research interests in elementary school math include providing accessible learning opportunities for English language learners.

Ted Stanford, stanford@nmsu.edu, is on the faculty in the Department of Mathematical Sciences at New Mexico State University. He frequently teaches math courses for preservice teachers. For the last eight years, he has worked on professional development for in-service teachers through several grant projects.

(Corresponding author is Kinzer cakinzer@nmsu.edu)

(Corresponding author is Stanford stanford@nmsu.edu)

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Article Category:: Research Article

Print Publication Date:: 01 Dec 2013

Online Publication Date:: Dec 2013

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