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Teach the connection between area models and the distributive property through problem-solving. The 22nd activity in a series of 29 explains the distributive property graphically. Learners build area models from word problems and convert the components to expressions and equations.
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Instructional Ideas
- Incorporate scaffolding suggestions to differentiate within your classes
- Provide graph paper for the examples to reinforce the area model
Classroom Considerations
- Requires a working understanding of the distributive property
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- Includes a detailed answer key with worked-out solutions and explanations
- Questions and examples invoke higher-order thinking processes
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