Distributive Property Math Centers Math Tiles
5.0 (32 reviews)Time to Tile: Distributive Property is a hands-on activity that takes students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. This engaging resource activates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while building a true understanding of the distributive property and the ability to id
- Grade
- Grade 5, Grade 6, Grade 7
- Subject
- Math
- Pages
- 71
- Answer key
- Included
- Teaching duration
- 1 Month
- Digital download
Description
Time to Tile: Distributive Property is a hands-on activity that takes students’ thinking beyond procedures and rote memorization. This engaging resource activates critical thinking and problem-solving skills, all while building a true understanding of the distributive property and the ability to identify when two expressions are equivalent. Students must place 10 number tiles (0-9) on the Time to Tile cards in order to correctly complete the equations.
This resource is now provided in printable and digital formats (Google Slides).
This resource includes:
•30 different Time to Tile cards
•An “Answer Recording Sheet,” where students can record their answers so they can be corrected later. This allows the resource to be used as a perfect independent or center activity.
•Answer keys
•Management and organization tips for successfully implementing Time to Tile in your classroom.
✏️For more math tile activities, click here.
More Time to Tile resources:
Time to Tile: Equivalent Fractions
Time to Tile: Mixed Numbers and Improper Fractions
Time to Tile: Balancing Equations
Time to Tile: Order of Operations
Time to Tile: Adding and Subtracting
Time to Tile: Multi-Digit Multiplication
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Reviews
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Great for small group!
These are great for review with my 6th graders. These are perfect for small groups as well!
A Great Resource
This was a great way to practice distributive property in a different way. It was engaging and made math a bit of a puzzle which kept my students engaged. Thanks!
These are very challenging for my students. It keeps them engaged.
This was a fun, hands on way for my students to practice their distributive property skills that also challenged them as well!
We use math tiles frequently. This was a great addition for my high flyers who wanted a bit more challenge.
Questions & Answers (2)
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So is this a google app activity or only PDF?
Hi Judith! Both the Google Slides and PDF are included.
Do you have a third grade version? My students are struggling and I’d love a hands on option!
Hi there! Unfortunately, I don’t have this particular topic available for lower grade levels.
