Algebraic Thinking and Expressions · Algebraic Thinking

Properties of Operations

Applying the distributive, associative, and commutative properties to simplify algebraic expressions.

Key Questions

  1. 1How does the distributive property help us break down complex multiplication problems?
  2. 2Why do some operations follow the commutative property while others do not?
  3. 3How can we prove that two expressions are equivalent without testing every possible number?

Ontario Curriculum Expectations

ON: Number - Grade 6ON: Algebra - Grade 6
Grade: Grade 6
Subject: Mathematics
Unit: Algebraic Thinking and Expressions
Period: Algebraic Thinking

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