Math Basic Properties Worksheets (Commutative, Associative & Distributive)

This is a combination of worksheets that can help learn distributive property, commutative property and associative property through variety of problems.

Whether you’re a homeschool mom or a teacher, these properties worksheets for kids are exactly what you need to help your child understand the importance of properties.

With these Properties Worksheets and the Math Worksheets available on the site your child can quickly grasp the concept and move to solving more complicated problems in math.

The Distributive Property of Multiplication Worksheet & Video

This video covers The Distributive Property of Multiplication. There are three different levels of worksheets to go with the video.
Level 1 covers only addition, level 2 covers addition and subtraction, and level 3 covers algebraic expressions. Each worksheet includes basic practice and an Answer, Find, and Shade
Activity
, which can be used separately.

Video Link :     The Distributive Property of Multiplication 

The Distributive Property of Multiplication Worksheet & Video

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Multiplying Larger Numbers Using the Distributive Property – Worksheet Level 1

This one page worksheet uses the Distributive Property to multiply larger numbers.

Key concept: Students should know that a number can be taken apart and operations can be changed to create an easier problem that produces
the same answer.

Multiplying Larger Numbers Using the Distributive Property - Worksheet Level 1

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The Distributive Property of Multiplication
Word Problems Worksheet – Level 2

This one page worksheet uses the distributive property of multiplication to solve word problems.

Key concept: Students should know how to use the distributive property to help solve multiplication problems quicker.

The Distributive Property of Multiplication
Word Problems Worksheet – Level 2

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Answer, Find, and Shade Distributive Property Worksheet

These one page, art worksheets review the distributive property. Level one has students fill in the blanks, and level 2 and 3 has them solve equations. The drawing is the same but the questions are different for each level.

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Answer, Find, and Shade Distributive Property Worksheet_1

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Commutative Property Worksheet– Level 1

These one page worksheets introduce the Commutative Property of Addition. Students see that the order does not matter and by moving numbers around it can help them solve more complex problems. There are two different versions.

Commutative Property Worksheet– Level 1

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Commutative Property Worksheet – Level 2

One page worksheets continuing the Commutative Property of Addition. Students use the idea that
order does not matter to solve more complex problems. There are two different versions.

Key concept: Get students thinking of ways to save time and effort.

Commutative Property Worksheet – Level 2

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Commutative Property Worksheet – Level 3

These one page worksheets finish the Commutative Property of Addition. Students should see
that the order does not matter, and can save time and effort by moving numbers around. There are two different versions.

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Associative Property of Addition Worksheet –
Level 1

This one page worksheet introduces the associative property. It explains how we can change groups (move parentheses) in a problem to make it easier to solve.

Key concept: Students need to understand that the order does not matter when adding. Numbers and groups can be moved to help us simplify a problem or make it easier to solve.

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Associative Property of Multiplication Worksheet – Level 1

This one page worksheet introduces the associative property. It shows that we can change groups (move parentheses) to make problems easier to solve.

Key concept: Order does not matter when multiplying. Numbers and groups can be moved to help simplify a problem or make it easier to solve.

Associative Property of Multiplication Worksheet - Level 1

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Associative Property Worksheet – Level 2

This one page worksheet covers the associative property. It explains how we can change groups (move parentheses) in a problem to simplify it. Includes variables.

Key concept: Students need to understand that the order does not matter when adding or multiplying. Numbers and groups can be moved to help us simplify a problem or make it easier to solve.

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Associative Property Worksheet – Level 2_1

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Simplifying Expressions Worksheet – Level 1

This one page worksheet covers simplifying expressions. Students need to combine like terms using basic arithmetic and the associative, commutative, and distributive properties.

Student misunderstanding: To combine terms they need to have the same variable or no variable at all (constant).

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Simplifying Expressions Worksheet – Level 2

This one page worksheet continues simplifying expressions. Students need to combine like terms using basic arithmetic and the associative, commutative, and distributive properties. It includes using the distributive property with fractions.

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Simplifying Expressions Worksheet – Level 3

This one page worksheet finishes simplifying expressions. It includes using the distributive property with fractions and multiple variable and square terms. Students need to combine like terms using basic arithmetic and the associative, commutative, and distributive properties.

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Simplifying Expressions Worksheet – Level 3_1

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Answer, Find, and Shade
The Three Basic Properties Worksheet – Level 2

These one page worksheets have students use the distributive, associative, and commutative properties to simplify expressions.The drawing is the same but the shading and questions are different for each worksheet.

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The Three Basic Properties Worksheet - Level 2

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The Three Basic Properties Worksheet - Level 2_1

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The Three Basic Properties Worksheet - Level 2_2

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The Three Basic Properties Worksheet - Level 2_3

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Properties Workbook – Help Packets

Commutative and Associative Properties Worksheet – All Levels

This five page packet covers the Commutative and Associative Properties of addition and multiplication.Students learn that the order and groups can be changed, but the final answer will stay the same.

Key concept: Students need to learn that they can move numbers and regroup to make expressions and equations easier to solve.

Commutative and Associative Properties Worksheet – All Levels

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