SIMPLIFYING EXPRESSIONS – DISTRIBUTIVE – MATHEMATICS
ACTIVITY OVERVIEW:
Simplify algebraic expressions using the distributive property. Students apply a(b+c) = ab + ac to expand and simplify.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
• Apply distributive property
• Expand expressions
• Simplify algebraic expressions
STANDARDS ALIGNMENT:
• TX TEKS Math – Distributive property
• Common Core Math 6.EE.3 – Apply properties
SKILLS DEVELOPED:
Distributive Property, Expression Expansion, Algebraic Reasoning, Mathematical Properties
GRADE LEVELS: 5th-7th Grade, Algebra I
ACTIVITY TYPE: Algebra Activity