Commutative Property of Addition
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Subject Area: Mathematics (B.E.S.T.) | Grade Level: 1
Lesson Length: 15 minutes or less
Keywords/Tags: Commutative Property, addition
Lesson Description: In this lesson, students will learn the definition of the commutative property. They will practice with simple math facts.

  • Other MGSE1.OA.3 Apply properties of operations as strategies to add and subtract.5rnExamples: If 8 + 3 = 11 is known, then 3 + 8 = 11 is also known. (Commutative property of addition.)
Video : Commutative Property of Addition | Rodney and Roo
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Quiz : Commutative Property of Addition
Instructions: Please complete this quiz by choosing the correct answer for each question. You can take this quiz as many times needed.
Question #1

Which one is an exmaple of commutative property? 

Question #2
Is this an example of cummutative property?              6+4=10 and 4+6=10
Question #3
Is this an example of cummutative property?                       6+7=13  and      4+3+2=9
Question #4
Is this an example of cummutative property?          15+5=20   and       5+15=20
Question #5

Which one is an exmaple of commutative property? 

Question #6
Type two addition problems that would be an example of the commutative property.  
Question #7
Commutative property is when you switch the numbers in an equation and get the same answer. 
Question #8
Type the commutative property of 6+2=8
Question #9
Type the commutative property of 9+4=13
Question #10

3+4= 7 so, 4+3=

Resources : Practice Worksheet
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Anchor Chart
A simple picture to remember the definition of commutative property. It also gives you a clear example.