Number Sense

Number Sense

Understanding numbers, their relationships and numerical reasoning

Algebra

Algebra

Using symbols to solve equations and express patterns

Geometry

Geometry

Studying shapes, sizes and spatial relationships in mathematics

Measurement

Measurement

Quantifying and comparing attributes like length, weight and volume

Operations

Operations

Performing mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, division

Probability and Statistics

Probability and Statistics

Analyzing uncertainty and likelihood of events and outcomes

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Calculator Suite

Explore functions, solve equations, construct geometric shapes

Graphing Calculator

Visualize equations and functions with interactive graphs and plots

Geometry

Explore geometric concepts and constructions in a dynamic environment

3D Calculator

Graph functions and perform calculations in 3D

Scientific Calculator

Perform calculations with fractions, statistics and exponential functions

Notes

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Number Sense

Number Sense

Understanding numbers, their relationships and numerical reasoning

Algebra

Algebra

Using symbols to solve equations and express patterns

Geometry

Geometry

Studying shapes, sizes and spatial relationships in mathematics

Measurement

Measurement

Quantifying and comparing attributes like length, weight and volume

Operations

Operations

Performing mathematical operations like addition, subtraction, division

Probability and Statistics

Probability and Statistics

Analyzing uncertainty and likelihood of events and outcomes

Community Resources

Get started with our Resources

Calculator Suite

Explore functions, solve equations, construct geometric shapes

Graphing Calculator

Visualize equations and functions with interactive graphs and plots

Geometry

Explore geometric concepts and constructions in a dynamic environment

3D Calculator

Graph functions and perform calculations in 3D

Scientific Calculator

Perform calculations with fractions, statistics and exponential functions

Notes

Explore our online note taking app with interactive graphs, slides, images and much more

Get started with the GeoGebra Apps

Modeling Distributive Property

Modeling Distributive Property

Explore the distributive property by changing the dimensions of an area model. Observe how the dimensions are expressed in a distribution equation.

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Putting It All Together

Answer these open ended questions on your own or with others to form deeper math connections.

Open-ended question

Rewrite using the distributive property.

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Prerequisite Resources

Practice

GR. 4-5

Multiplying 2-Digit Numbers Using Partial Products

Exploration

GR. 4-5

Using Order of Operations to Create Numerical Expressions

Exploration

GR. 4-5

Using Order of Operations and Grouping Symbols to Create Numerical Expressions

More from Mathematical Expressions

Exploration

GR. 6-8

Associative Property of Multiplication Using Models

Practice

GR. 6-8

Using Substitution to Evaluate Expressions

Practice

GR. 6-8

Describing Algebraic Expressions

Next Resources

Exploration

GR. 4-5

Comparing Products Using Visual Models

Exploration

GR. 6-8

Visualizing the Area of a Circle and its Formula

Exploration

GR. 6-8

Commutative Property of Multiplication Using Models